French Polynesia vs United States: Share of electricity generation from solar
French Polynesia
8.3%
in 2024
United States
8.6%
in 2025
French Polynesia rank
65th
United States rank
62nd
Share of electricity generation from solar over time
- French Polynesia
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 8.6% against 8.3% in French Polynesia, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was United States ahead.
French Polynesia ranks 65th and United States ranks 62nd of 213 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, French Polynesia averaged higher in 2 and United States in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | United States |
| 2010s | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.6% | French Polynesia |
| 2020s | 7.2% | 4.9% | 2.3% | French Polynesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of electricity generation from solar, French Polynesia or United States?
- United States, at 8.6% against 8.3% in French Polynesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of electricity generation from solar between French Polynesia and United States?
- 0.3%, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and United States?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do French Polynesia and United States rank globally for share of electricity generation from solar?
- French Polynesia ranks 65th and United States ranks 62nd of 213 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of electricity generation from solar. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.