Primary energy from solar in Colombia
Colombia: Primary energy from solar was 4.47 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy from solar in Colombia, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, primary energy from solar in Colombia stood at 4.47 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
The figure is up 35.5% on the previous year and up 2,245.2% over five years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from solar in Colombia peaked at 4.47 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Colombia 43rd out of 77 countries with data for 2025, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0033 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.0095 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0149 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.1321 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.67 terawatt-hours | 0.1908 terawatt-hours | 4.47 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More energy & mining data for Colombia
- Fuel imports 9.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.8% (2024)
- Gas production 94.13 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,762 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 94.13 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,762 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 45.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 59.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy from solar in Colombia?
- Primary energy from solar in Colombia was 4.47 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary energy from solar recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.47 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest primary energy from solar recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Colombia rank for primary energy from solar?
- Colombia ranks 43rd out of 77 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy from solar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.