Qatar Has the Highest Share of Gas Power, 96.0% in 2025
Among the 69 countries that generated at least 10 TWh of electricity in 2025, Qatar got the largest share of it from gas: 96.0%. It is followed by Tunisia (95.1%), Oman (91.9%) and Singapore (91.1%). The world average for gas was 21.9% in 2025.
Top 20, 2025
Highest share of each fuel| Country | Share from gas | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Qatar | 96.0% | 54.9 TWh of 57.2 TWh |
| 2. Tunisia | 95.1% | 21.2 TWh of 22.3 TWh |
| 3. Oman | 91.9% | 48.5 TWh of 52.8 TWh |
| 4. Singapore | 91.1% | 54.8 TWh of 60.1 TWh |
| 5. Azerbaijan | 89.1% | 24.6 TWh of 27.6 TWh |
| 6. Iran | 88.3% | 352 TWh of 398 TWh |
| 7. Israel | 79.7% | 65.4 TWh of 82.1 TWh |
| 8. Egypt | 79.6% | 196 TWh of 246 TWh |
| 9. Uzbekistan | 72.3% | 62.7 TWh of 86.7 TWh |
| 10. Nigeria | 68.0% | 28.9 TWh of 42.5 TWh |
| 11. Thailand | 65.5% | 123 TWh of 188 TWh |
| 12. Bangladesh | 64.3% | 66.5 TWh of 103 TWh |
| 13. Bolivia | 62.4% | 8.50 TWh of 13.6 TWh |
| 14. Kuwait | 62.2% | 55.5 TWh of 89.2 TWh |
| 15. Mexico | 61.6% | 220 TWh of 357 TWh |
| 16. Belarus | 56.2% | 25.5 TWh of 45.4 TWh |
| 17. Argentina | 53.9% | 82.5 TWh of 153 TWh |
| 18. Taiwan | 48.7% | 141 TWh of 289 TWh |
| 19. Ireland | 47.9% | 15.0 TWh of 31.3 TWh |
| 20. Italy | 47.3% | 126 TWh of 266 TWh |
Countries that generated at least 10 TWh in 2025, 79 in this data. Smaller grids are left out so a tiny system does not top every list.
How the Leaders Got Here
2010 to 2025| Year | Qatar | Tunisia | Oman | Singapore | Azerbaijan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 100.0% | 98.8% | 97.8% | 77.2% | 81.5% |
| 2011 | 100.0% | 99.0% | 97.7% | 78.0% | 85.2% |
| 2012 | 100.0% | 98.3% | 97.6% | 84.3% | 89.9% |
| 2013 | 99.8% | 97.1% | 97.4% | 91.8% | 93.1% |
| 2014 | 99.7% | 95.0% | 97.4% | 95.4% | 94.2% |
| 2015 | 99.7% | 92.4% | 97.4% | 95.3% | 86.5% |
| 2016 | 99.7% | 96.6% | 97.3% | 95.2% | 81.2% |
| 2017 | 99.7% | 95.8% | 97.1% | 95.1% | 86.8% |
| 2018 | 99.7% | 95.8% | 96.9% | 95.3% | 92.0% |
| 2019 | 99.7% | 95.4% | 97.0% | 95.6% | 92.9% |
| 2020 | 99.7% | 95.7% | 97.4% | 95.8% | 94.7% |
| 2021 | 99.7% | 95.8% | 94.6% | 94.9% | 92.3% |
| 2022 | 98.7% | 95.8% | 91.5% | 92.3% | 93.3% |
| 2023 | 96.4% | 95.1% | 91.6% | 92.6% | 93.1% |
| 2024 | 96.0% | 94.5% | 91.2% | 92.2% | 88.0% |
| 2025 | 96.0% | 95.1% | 91.9% | 91.1% | 89.1% |
Key Facts
- Qatar generated 96.0% of its electricity from gas in 2025, the highest share of any country generating at least 10 TWh (54.9 TWh of 57.2 TWh).
- Tunisia was second with 95.1% in 2025.
- 51 of the 79 countries generating at least 10 TWh drew at least 10% of their electricity from gas in 2025.
- Gas supplied 21.9% of world electricity in 2025.
- In absolute terms, the United States generated the most gas electricity in 2025: 1,807 TWh.
Questions About This Ranking
Which country gets the most electricity from gas?
Qatar, at 96.0% of its electricity in 2025, among countries generating at least 10 TWh. Second is Tunisia (95.1%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
Which country generates the most gas electricity?
The United States generated the most gas electricity in 2025: 1,807 TWh, which is 40.0% of its own generation. Share and total are different rankings.
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. Annual statistics from Ember.