Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Iran
Iran: Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal was 2.15 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Iran, 1990–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Iran is 2.15, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1,435.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Iran peaked at 2.15 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places Iran 63rd out of 212 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0035 | 0 | 0.035 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.095 | 0.03 | 0.23 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.399 | 0.14 | 1.23 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.9 | 1.71 | 2.15 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More energy & mining data for Iran
- Fuel imports 2.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals imports 2.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals exports 6.1% (2022)
- Gas production 2,648 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 28,655 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 2,648 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 28,655 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 56.4% (2022)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 62.86 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Iran?
- Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Iran was 2.15 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 2.15 in 2024.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Iran rank for electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal?
- Iran ranks 63rd out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,435.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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