Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Japan
Japan: Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita was 1,054 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Japan, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Japan is 1,054, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and up 142.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Japan peaked at 1,054 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 187.04, in 2000.
Japan ranks 39th of 221 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 187.04 | — |
| 2001 | 230.18 | +23.1% |
| 2002 | 232.51 | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 238.06 | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 243.24 | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 250.54 | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 259.55 | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 256.97 | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 260.84 | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 266.37 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 281.21 | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 292.12 | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 300.28 | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 356.25 | +18.6% |
| 2014 | 435.5 | +22.2% |
| 2015 | 525.67 | +20.7% |
| 2016 | 594.24 | +13.0% |
| 2017 | 657.9 | +10.7% |
| 2018 | 714.84 | +8.7% |
| 2019 | 778.88 | +9.0% |
| 2020 | 854.55 | +9.7% |
| 2021 | 916.38 | +7.2% |
| 2022 | 970.97 | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 1,020 | +5.1% |
| 2024 | 1,054 | +3.3% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 1,054 is above the median for high income countries, which is 728.93, 1.4× the median. (77 countries reporting)
- Japan's 1,054 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 175.9, 6.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 242.53 | 187.04 | 266.37 | 10 |
| 2010s | 493.69 | 281.21 | 778.88 | 10 |
| 2020s | 963.15 | 854.55 | 1,054 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More energy & mining data for Japan
- Ores and metals imports 7.0% (2025)
- Gas production 22.04 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 178.13 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 22.04 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 178.13 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Gas production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Japan?
- Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Japan was 1,054 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest renewable electricity generating capacity per capita recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 1,054 in 2024.
- What is the lowest renewable electricity generating capacity per capita recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 187.04 in 2000.
- How does Japan rank for renewable electricity generating capacity per capita?
- Japan ranks 39th out of 221 countries with data for 2024.
- Is renewable electricity generating capacity per capita rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 142.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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