Saudi Arabia vs South Africa: Installed solar pv capacity
Saudi Arabia
11.93
in 2025
South Africa
11.26
in 2025
Saudi Arabia rank
20th
South Africa rank
21st
Installed solar pv capacity over time
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 11.93 against 11.26 in South Africa, a difference of 0.67.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 16 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 21st of 218 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.0342 | 1.22 | 1.19 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 3.64 | 6.99 | 3.35 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher installed solar pv capacity, Saudi Arabia or South Africa?
- Saudi Arabia, at 11.93 against 11.26 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in installed solar pv capacity between Saudi Arabia and South Africa?
- 0.67, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and South Africa?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2025.
- How do Saudi Arabia and South Africa rank globally for installed solar pv capacity?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 21st 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.