South Africa vs Switzerland: Installed solar pv capacity
South Africa
9.06
in 2024
Switzerland
7.76
in 2024
South Africa rank
22nd
Switzerland rank
24th
Installed solar pv capacity over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 9.06 against 7.76 in Switzerland, a difference of 1.3.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Switzerland's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Switzerland ahead.
South Africa ranks 22nd and Switzerland ranks 24th of 212 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.22 | 1.19 | 0.0267 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 6.14 | 4.95 | 1.19 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher installed solar pv capacity, South Africa or Switzerland?
- South Africa, at 9.06 against 7.76 in Switzerland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in installed solar pv capacity between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 1.3, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for installed solar pv capacity?
- South Africa ranks 22nd and Switzerland ranks 24th of 212 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.