Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal was 7.87 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Kazakhstan, 1990–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Kazakhstan stood at 7.87. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of up 16.1% on the previous year and up 4,272.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Kazakhstan peaked at 7.87 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
Kazakhstan ranks 44th of 212 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.261 | 0 | 1.1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5 | 2.27 | 7.87 | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Kazakhstan
- Fuel imports 3.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 15.5% (2024)
- Gas production 383.91 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 18,419 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 383.91 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 18,419 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 56.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.7% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 52.81 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Kazakhstan?
- Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Kazakhstan was 7.87 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 7.87 in 2025.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal?
- Kazakhstan ranks 44th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,272.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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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