China vs Germany: Installed solar pv capacity
China
1,202
in 2025
Germany
107.19
in 2025
China rank
1st
Germany rank
4th
Installed solar pv capacity over time
- China
- Germany
How they compare
China currently reports 1,202 against 107.19 in Germany, a difference of 1,095.
That makes China's figure about 11.2 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Germany ahead.
China ranks 1st and Germany ranks 4th of 218 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, China averaged higher in 2 and Germany in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.1439 | 2.79 | 2.65 | Germany |
| 2010s | 68.94 | 36.89 | 32.06 | China |
| 2020s | 608.85 | 74.8 | 534.04 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher installed solar pv capacity, China or Germany?
- China, at 1,202 against 107.19 in Germany as of 2025.
- What is the difference in installed solar pv capacity between China and Germany?
- 1,095, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Germany?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do China and Germany rank globally for installed solar pv capacity?
- China ranks 1st and Germany ranks 4th 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.