Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Poland
Poland: Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita was 841.3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Poland, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Poland recorded 841.3 for renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.7% on the previous year and up 471.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Poland peaked at 841.3 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 21.88, in 2000.
That places Poland 48th out of 221 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.
Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 21.88 | — |
| 2001 | 23.9 | +9.2% |
| 2002 | 23.59 | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 24.68 | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 25.26 | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 28.62 | +13.3% |
| 2006 | 30.31 | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 34.22 | +12.9% |
| 2008 | 40.71 | +19.0% |
| 2009 | 46.09 | +13.2% |
| 2010 | 57.18 | +24.1% |
| 2011 | 79 | +38.2% |
| 2012 | 107.03 | +35.5% |
| 2013 | 133.71 | +24.9% |
| 2014 | 147.3 | +10.2% |
| 2015 | 180.67 | +22.7% |
| 2016 | 205.72 | +13.9% |
| 2017 | 208.38 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 216.38 | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 243.74 | +12.6% |
| 2020 | 317.39 | +30.2% |
| 2021 | 424.08 | +33.6% |
| 2022 | 557.88 | +31.6% |
| 2023 | 720.65 | +29.2% |
| 2024 | 841.3 | +16.7% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 841.3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 728.93, 1.2× the median. (77 countries reporting)
- Poland's 841.3 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,062, 79% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.93 | 21.88 | 46.09 | 10 |
| 2010s | 157.91 | 57.18 | 243.74 | 10 |
| 2020s | 572.26 | 317.39 | 841.3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Poland
- 45 Hungary 899.95 compare
- 46 North Macedonia 895.72 compare
- 47 United Kingdom 868.56 compare
- 49 Reunion 808.3 compare
- 50 Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba 789.08 compare
- 51 Turkey 788.62 compare
More energy & mining data for Poland
- Ores and metals imports 3.5% (2025)
- Gas production 34.23 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 897.51 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 34.23 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 897.51 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Gas production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Poland?
- Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Poland was 841.3 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest renewable electricity generating capacity per capita recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 841.3 in 2024.
- What is the lowest renewable electricity generating capacity per capita recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.88 in 2000.
- How does Poland rank for renewable electricity generating capacity per capita?
- Poland ranks 48th out of 221 countries with data for 2024.
- Is renewable electricity generating capacity per capita rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 471.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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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