Installed solar energy capacity in Namibia
Namibia: Installed solar energy capacity was 0.2386 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Namibia, 2001–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 0.2386 gigawatts for installed solar energy capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 6,316.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Namibia peaked at 0.2386 gigawatts in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 gigawatts, in 2001.
Namibia ranks 93rd 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 | 0.0006 gigawatts | 0.0001 gigawatts | 0.0008 gigawatts | 9 |
| 2010s | 0.0428 gigawatts | 0.0008 gigawatts | 0.187 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2186 gigawatts | 0.1875 gigawatts | 0.2386 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Namibia
- Fuel imports 15.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 9.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 32.3% (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 1.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 27.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 68.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Namibia?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Namibia was 0.2386 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2386 gigawatts in 2023.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 gigawatts in 2001.
- How does Namibia rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Namibia ranks 93rd out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6,316.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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.