South Africa vs Switzerland: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity
South Africa
8.45 gigawatts
in 2024
Switzerland
7.76 gigawatts
in 2024
South Africa rank
23rd
Switzerland rank
24th
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 8.45 gigawatts against 7.76 gigawatts in Switzerland, a difference of 0.69 gigawatts.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Switzerland's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Switzerland ahead.
South Africa ranks 23rd and Switzerland ranks 24th of 194 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.06 gigawatts | 1.19 gigawatts | 0.1357 gigawatts | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 5.61 gigawatts | 4.95 gigawatts | 0.6611 gigawatts | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity, South Africa or Switzerland?
- South Africa, at 8.45 gigawatts against 7.76 gigawatts in Switzerland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 0.69 gigawatts, 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 solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- South Africa ranks 23rd and Switzerland ranks 24th of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- IRENA (2025) 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.