Installed solar energy capacity in Nigeria
Nigeria: Installed solar energy capacity was 0.1968 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Nigeria, 2006–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for installed solar energy capacity in Nigeria is 0.1968 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is up 8.5% on the previous year and up 4,516.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Nigeria peaked at 0.1968 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0002 gigawatts, in 2006.
That places Nigeria 100th 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 | 0.0002 gigawatts | 0.0005 gigawatts | 4 |
| 2010s | 0.0161 gigawatts | 0.0006 gigawatts | 0.0521 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1415 gigawatts | 0.0783 gigawatts | 0.1968 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More energy & mining data for Nigeria
- Fuel imports 38.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.2% (2024)
- Gas production 507.74 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,138 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 507.74 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,138 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 88.6% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 14.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 67.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Nigeria?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Nigeria was 0.1968 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1968 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0002 gigawatts in 2006.
- How does Nigeria rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Nigeria ranks 100th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,516.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.