Installed solar energy capacity in Gambia
Gambia: Installed solar energy capacity was 0.0247 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Gambia, 2006–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 0.0247 gigawatts for installed solar energy capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is up 1,329.5% on the previous year and up 6,340.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Gambia peaked at 0.0247 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 gigawatts, in 2006.
Gambia ranks 152nd of 218 countries on this measure, 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 | 0.0001 gigawatts | 0 gigawatts | 0.0001 gigawatts | 4 |
| 2010s | 0.0007 gigawatts | 0.0002 gigawatts | 0.0018 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0064 gigawatts | 0.0017 gigawatts | 0.0247 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More energy & mining data for Gambia
- Fuel imports 31.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 7.3% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.0% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 73.1% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 9.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Gambia?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Gambia was 0.0247 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0247 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 gigawatts in 2006.
- How does Gambia rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Gambia ranks 152nd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6,340.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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.