South Korea vs Poland: Installed solar energy capacity
South Korea
26.68 gigawatts
in 2024
Poland
20.2 gigawatts
in 2024
South Korea rank
10th
Poland rank
13th
Installed solar energy capacity over time
- South Korea
- Poland
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 26.68 gigawatts against 20.2 gigawatts in Poland, a difference of 6.48 gigawatts.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.3 times Poland's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 10th and Poland ranks 13th of 218 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Poland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.2 gigawatts | 0.2911 gigawatts | 3.9 gigawatts | South Korea |
| 2020s | 20.68 gigawatts | 11.72 gigawatts | 8.96 gigawatts | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher installed solar energy capacity, South Korea or Poland?
- South Korea, at 26.68 gigawatts against 20.2 gigawatts in Poland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in installed solar energy capacity between South Korea and Poland?
- 6.48 gigawatts, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Poland?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do South Korea and Poland rank globally for installed solar energy capacity?
- South Korea ranks 10th and Poland ranks 13th of 218 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Installed solar energy capacity. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Total solar (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts. This includes solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power.