Installed solar energy capacity in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Installed solar energy capacity was 0.833 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in North Macedonia, 2011–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
North Macedonia recorded 0.833 gigawatts for installed solar energy capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 64.6% on the previous year and up 5,453.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in North Macedonia peaked at 0.833 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.002 gigawatts, in 2011.
That places North Macedonia 65th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.0124 gigawatts | 0.002 gigawatts | 0.017 gigawatts | 9 |
| 2020s | 0.3283 gigawatts | 0.0792 gigawatts | 0.833 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for North Macedonia
- Fuel imports 11.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 11.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 4.7% (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 3.5% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 13.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 58.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in North Macedonia?
- Installed solar energy capacity in North Macedonia was 0.833 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.833 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.002 gigawatts in 2011.
- How does North Macedonia rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- North Macedonia ranks 65th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5,453.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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.