Brazil vs Japan: Installed solar pv capacity
Brazil
53.12
in 2024
Japan
89.6
in 2024
Brazil rank
6th
Japan rank
5th
Installed solar pv capacity over time
- Brazil
- Japan
How they compare
Japan currently reports 89.6 against 53.12 in Brazil, a difference of 36.48.
That makes Japan's figure about 1.7 times Brazil's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Japan has been ahead every year.
Brazil ranks 6th and Japan ranks 5th of 218 countries.
Japan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | Japan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0021 | 1.32 | 1.32 | Japan |
| 2010s | 0.8634 | 29.71 | 28.85 | Japan |
| 2020s | 27.89 | 82 | 54.11 | Japan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher installed solar pv capacity, Brazil or Japan?
- Japan, at 89.6 against 53.12 in Brazil as of 2024.
- What is the difference in installed solar pv capacity between Brazil and Japan?
- 36.48, with Japan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Japan?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Brazil and Japan rank globally for installed solar pv capacity?
- Brazil ranks 6th and Japan ranks 5th of 218 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Installed solar pv capacity. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.