United Kingdom vs Vietnam: Installed solar pv capacity
United Kingdom
21.74
in 2025
Vietnam
19.25
in 2025
United Kingdom rank
15th
Vietnam rank
16th
Installed solar pv capacity over time
- United Kingdom
- Vietnam
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 21.74 against 19.25 in Vietnam, a difference of 2.49.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.1 times Vietnam's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was United Kingdom ahead.
United Kingdom ranks 15th and Vietnam ranks 16th of 218 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, United Kingdom averaged higher in 2 and Vietnam in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0116 | 0.0017 | 0.0099 | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 7.2 | 0.514 | 6.68 | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 16.66 | 17.75 | 1.1 | Vietnam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher installed solar pv capacity, United Kingdom or Vietnam?
- United Kingdom, at 21.74 against 19.25 in Vietnam as of 2025.
- What is the difference in installed solar pv capacity between United Kingdom and Vietnam?
- 2.49, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom and Vietnam?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do United Kingdom and Vietnam rank globally for installed solar pv capacity?
- United Kingdom ranks 15th and Vietnam ranks 16th 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.