Benin vs Iraq: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity
Benin
0.0264 gigawatts
in 2025
Iraq
0.0246 gigawatts
in 2025
Benin rank
144th
Iraq rank
147th
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity over time
- Benin
- Iraq
How they compare
Benin currently reports 0.0264 gigawatts against 0.0246 gigawatts in Iraq, a difference of 0.0018 gigawatts.
That makes Benin's figure about 1.1 times Iraq's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 144th and Iraq ranks 147th of 199 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Iraq | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.0014 gigawatts | 0.0006 gigawatts | 0.0008 gigawatts | Benin |
| 2020s | 0.0181 gigawatts | 0.0056 gigawatts | 0.0125 gigawatts | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity, Benin or Iraq?
- Benin, at 0.0264 gigawatts against 0.0246 gigawatts in Iraq as of 2025.
- What is the difference in solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity between Benin and Iraq?
- 0.0018 gigawatts, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Iraq?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2018 to 2025.
- How do Benin and Iraq rank globally for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Benin ranks 144th and Iraq ranks 147th of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- IRENA (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Solar photovoltaic (on-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts.