Poland vs United Kingdom: Installed solar pv capacity
Poland
25.42
in 2025
United Kingdom
21.74
in 2025
Poland rank
14th
United Kingdom rank
15th
Installed solar pv capacity over time
- Poland
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Poland currently reports 25.42 against 21.74 in United Kingdom, a difference of 3.68.
That makes Poland's figure about 1.2 times United Kingdom's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2011 it was United Kingdom ahead.
Poland ranks 14th and United Kingdom ranks 15th of 218 countries.
United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Poland | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.2815 | 7.99 | 7.71 | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 14.14 | 16.66 | 2.51 | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher installed solar pv capacity, Poland or United Kingdom?
- Poland, at 25.42 against 21.74 in United Kingdom as of 2025.
- What is the difference in installed solar pv capacity between Poland and United Kingdom?
- 3.68, with Poland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and United Kingdom?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2025.
- How do Poland and United Kingdom rank globally for installed solar pv capacity?
- Poland ranks 14th and United Kingdom ranks 15th 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.