Installed solar energy capacity in Zambia
Zambia: Installed solar energy capacity was 0.1958 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Zambia, 2012–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 0.1958 gigawatts for installed solar energy capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
The figure is up 46.3% on the previous year and up 97,330.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Zambia peaked at 0.1958 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0002 gigawatts, in 2012.
Zambia ranks 101st 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.0133 gigawatts | 0.0002 gigawatts | 0.0955 gigawatts | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.1242 gigawatts | 0.0964 gigawatts | 0.1958 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Zambia
- Fuel imports 22.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 73.0% (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 2.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 71.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Zambia?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Zambia was 0.1958 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1958 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0002 gigawatts in 2012.
- How does Zambia rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Zambia ranks 101st out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 97,330.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.