Riyadh city
Riyadh led Saudi Arabia’s residential electricity consumption in 2023, using around 43,000 GWh, or 28.1% of the total, the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) reported. 
Makkah followed with roughly 25.5%, while the Eastern Province accounted for 16.7%.
Al-Baha recorded the lowest consumption nationwide.
The Kingdom’s total residential electricity use reached 152,800 GWh, with 24,620 GWh consumed in winter (December to February) and 128,160 GWh for the rest of the year.
The table below shows residential electricity consumption by region in 2023:
Residential Electricity Consumption by Region in 2023
Region
Consumption (GWh)
Share of Total (%)
Riyadh
42,975
28.1%
Makkah
38,955
25.5%
Eastern Province
25,512
16.7%
Madinah
9,440
6.2%
Jazan
7,572
5.0%
Asir
7,050
4.6%
Qassim
6,920
4.5%
Tabuk
3,410
2.2%
Hail
3,317
2.2%
Al-Jouf
2,424
1.6%
Najran
2,158
1.4%
Northern Borders
1,651
1.1%
Al-Baha
1,398
0.9%
Total
152,782
100%
Thermally-insulated homes across the Kingdom increased by 2.9% to 38.9% by 2023-end. Meanwhile, those without insulation fell by 4.5% to 38% during the same year.
The GASTAT survey showed that 92.1% of local households prioritized energy conservation. Further, another 83.6% adopted energy-saving guidelines for appliances.
As much as 55.2% of households were willing to invest in energy-efficient appliances, while another 42.3% preferred using solar energy at home.
Key Household Energy Statistics for 2023
Indicator
Ratio
Homes with thermal insulation
38.9%
Households highly focused on energy conservation
92.1%
Households following energy-saving guidelines
83.6%
Households interested in using solar energy
42.3%
Homes using gas for cooking
89.0%
Homes using electricity for cooking
9.3%
Riyadh city
Riyadh led Saudi Arabia’s residential electricity consumption in 2023, using around 43,000 GWh, or 28.1% of the total, the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) reported.
Makkah followed with roughly 25.5%, while the Eastern Province accounted for 16.7%.
Al-Baha recorded the lowest consumption nationwide.
The Kingdom’s total residential electricity use reached 152,800 GWh, with 24,620 GWh consumed in winter (December to February) and 128,160 GWh for the rest of the year.
The table below shows residential electricity consumption by region in 2023:
Residential Electricity Consumption by Region in 2023
Region
Consumption (GWh)
Share of Total (%)
Riyadh
42,975
28.1%
Makkah
38,955
25.5%
Eastern Province
25,512
16.7%
Madinah
9,440
6.2%
Jazan
7,572
5.0%
Asir
7,050
4.6%
Qassim
6,920
4.5%
Tabuk
3,410
2.2%
Hail
3,317
2.2%
Al-Jouf
2,424
1.6%
Najran
2,158
1.4%
Northern Borders
1,651
1.1%
Al-Baha
1,398
0.9%
Total
152,782
100%
Thermally-insulated homes across the Kingdom increased by 2.9% to 38.9% by 2023-end. Meanwhile, those without insulation fell by 4.5% to 38% during the same year.
The GASTAT survey showed that 92.1% of local households prioritized energy conservation. Further, another 83.6% adopted energy-saving guidelines for appliances.
As much as 55.2% of households were willing to invest in energy-efficient appliances, while another 42.3% preferred using solar energy at home.
Key Household Energy Statistics for 2023
Indicator
Ratio
Homes with thermal insulation
38.9%
Households highly focused on energy conservation
92.1%
Households following energy-saving guidelines
83.6%
Households interested in using solar energy
42.3%
Homes using gas for cooking
89.0%
Homes using electricity for cooking
9.3%
