Ireland vs Sri Lanka: Installed solar pv capacity
Ireland
2.49
in 2025
Sri Lanka
2.51
in 2025
Ireland rank
46th
Sri Lanka rank
45th
Installed solar pv capacity over time
- Ireland
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 2.51 against 2.49 in Ireland, a difference of 0.02.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Sri Lanka has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 46th and Sri Lanka ranks 45th of 218 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0012 | 0.0063 | 0.0051 | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 0.0216 | 0.09 | 0.0685 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 0.9456 | 1.15 | 0.2052 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher installed solar pv capacity, Ireland or Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka, at 2.51 against 2.49 in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in installed solar pv capacity between Ireland and Sri Lanka?
- 0.02, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Sri Lanka?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and Sri Lanka rank globally for installed solar pv capacity?
- Ireland ranks 46th and Sri Lanka ranks 45th 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.