Hungary vs South Africa: Solar pv cumulative capacity

Hungary
7.7
in 2024
South Africa
8.45
in 2024
Hungary rank
25th
South Africa rank
23rd

Solar pv cumulative capacity over time

  • Hungary
  • South Africa
02468200720152024

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 8.45 against 7.7 in Hungary, a difference of 0.75.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Hungary's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Hungary ahead.

Hungary ranks 25th and South Africa ranks 23rd of 188 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Hungary South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 0.3021 1.06 0.7572 South Africa
2020s 4.59 5.61 1.02 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher solar pv cumulative capacity, Hungary or South Africa?
South Africa, at 8.45 against 7.7 in Hungary as of 2024.
What is the difference in solar pv cumulative capacity between Hungary and South Africa?
0.75, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and South Africa?
15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
How do Hungary and South Africa rank globally for solar pv cumulative capacity?
Hungary ranks 25th and South Africa ranks 23rd of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Solar pv cumulative capacity. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Solar pv cumulative capacity
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
194 places, 3,044 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed