Installed solar energy capacity in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Installed solar energy capacity was 0.1052 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe is 0.1052 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
That represents a change of up 127.8% on the previous year and up 3,839.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Zimbabwe peaked at 0.1052 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 gigawatts, in 2006.
That places Zimbabwe 115th 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 gigawatts | 0 gigawatts | 0 gigawatts | 4 |
| 2010s | 0.0036 gigawatts | 0 gigawatts | 0.0119 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0467 gigawatts | 0.0142 gigawatts | 0.1052 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More energy & mining data for Zimbabwe
- Fuel imports 21.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 33.8% (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 2.9% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 23.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 56.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Zimbabwe?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Zimbabwe was 0.1052 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1052 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 gigawatts in 2006.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Zimbabwe ranks 115th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,839.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.