Installed solar energy capacity in Colombia
Colombia: Installed solar energy capacity was 1.39 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Colombia, 2000–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
Colombia recorded 1.39 gigawatts for installed solar energy capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of up 94.5% on the previous year and up 98,098.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Colombia peaked at 1.39 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0006 gigawatts, in 2000.
That places Colombia 51st out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0011 gigawatts | 0.0006 gigawatts | 0.0013 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0057 gigawatts | 0.0013 gigawatts | 0.0231 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5704 gigawatts | 0.0827 gigawatts | 1.39 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More energy & mining data for Colombia
- Fuel imports 9.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.8% (2024)
- Gas production 94.13 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,762 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 94.13 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,762 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 45.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 59.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Colombia?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Colombia was 1.39 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.39 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0006 gigawatts in 2000.
- How does Colombia rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Colombia ranks 51st out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 98,098.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Installed solar energy capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total solar (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts. This includes solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power.