Installed solar energy capacity in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Installed solar energy capacity was 1.22 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Kazakhstan, 2013–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for installed solar energy capacity in Kazakhstan is 1.22 gigawatts, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.5% on the previous year and up 24,138.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Kazakhstan peaked at 1.31 gigawatts in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0005 gigawatts, in 2013.
Kazakhstan ranks 55th of 218 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.1328 gigawatts | 0.0005 gigawatts | 0.5417 gigawatts | 7 |
| 2020s | 1.12 gigawatts | 0.9116 gigawatts | 1.31 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
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 52.8% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Kazakhstan?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Kazakhstan was 1.22 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.31 gigawatts in 2023.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0005 gigawatts in 2013.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Kazakhstan ranks 55th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24,138.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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.