Installed solar energy capacity in Pakistan
Pakistan: Installed solar energy capacity was 3.72 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Pakistan, 2007–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for installed solar energy capacity in Pakistan is 3.72 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
That represents a change of up 15.8% on the previous year and up 2,151.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Pakistan peaked at 3.72 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 gigawatts, in 2007.
That places Pakistan 37th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0027 gigawatts | 0.0001 gigawatts | 0.0067 gigawatts | 3 |
| 2010s | 0.3286 gigawatts | 0.0093 gigawatts | 0.7564 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.32 gigawatts | 1.05 gigawatts | 3.72 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More energy & mining data for Pakistan
- Fuel imports 31.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 4.3% (2024)
- Gas production 249.42 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 977.28 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 249.42 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 977.28 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 1.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 15.4% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 57.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Pakistan?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Pakistan was 3.72 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 3.72 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 gigawatts in 2007.
- How does Pakistan rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Pakistan ranks 37th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,151.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.