Installed solar energy capacity in Croatia
Croatia: Installed solar energy capacity was 0.8596 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Croatia, 2009–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for installed solar energy capacity in Croatia is 0.8596 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
That represents a change of up 85.9% on the previous year and up 2,504.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Croatia peaked at 0.8596 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0003 gigawatts, in 2009.
That places Croatia 63rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0003 gigawatts | 0.0003 gigawatts | 0.0003 gigawatts | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.0373 gigawatts | 0.0003 gigawatts | 0.0848 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3582 gigawatts | 0.1085 gigawatts | 0.8596 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Croatia
More energy & mining data for Croatia
- Fuel imports 15.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 4.3% (2024)
- Gas production 6.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,774 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 6.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 1,774 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 13.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 50.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Croatia?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Croatia was 0.8596 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Croatia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.8596 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Croatia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0003 gigawatts in 2009.
- How does Croatia rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Croatia ranks 63rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Croatia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,504.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Croatia 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.