China vs United States: Installed solar pv capacity
China
1,202
in 2025
United States
210.86
in 2025
China rank
1st
United States rank
2nd
Installed solar pv capacity over time
- China
- United States
How they compare
China currently reports 1,202 against 210.86 in United States, a difference of 991.14.
That makes China's figure about 5.7 times United States's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was United States ahead.
China ranks 1st and United States ranks 2nd of 218 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, China averaged higher in 2 and United States in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.1439 | 1.01 | 0.8627 | United States |
| 2010s | 68.94 | 26.2 | 42.74 | China |
| 2020s | 608.85 | 135.18 | 473.67 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher installed solar pv capacity, China or United States?
- China, at 1,202 against 210.86 in United States as of 2025.
- What is the difference in installed solar pv capacity between China and United States?
- 991.14, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and United States?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do China and United States rank globally for installed solar pv capacity?
- China ranks 1st and United States ranks 2nd 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.