Chile vs South Africa: Installed solar pv capacity

Chile
10.9
in 2024
South Africa
9.06
in 2024
Chile rank
19th
South Africa rank
22nd

Installed solar pv capacity over time

  • Chile
  • South Africa
02.557.510201020172024

How they compare

Chile currently reports 10.9 against 9.06 in South Africa, a difference of 1.84.

That makes Chile's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2010 it was South Africa ahead.

Chile ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 22nd of 212 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Chile averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Chile South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 0.8683 1.22 0.3534 South Africa
2020s 6.91 6.14 0.7695 Chile

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher installed solar pv capacity, Chile or South Africa?
Chile, at 10.9 against 9.06 in South Africa as of 2024.
What is the difference in installed solar pv capacity between Chile and South Africa?
1.84, with Chile ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Chile and South Africa?
15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
How do Chile and South Africa rank globally for installed solar pv capacity?
Chile ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 22nd of 212 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.

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Indicator
Installed solar pv capacity
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
218 places, 3,927 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed