Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Vietnam
Vietnam: Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita was 485.34 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Vietnam, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Vietnam stood at 485.34. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 178.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Vietnam peaked at 485.34 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 44.05, in 2000.
That places Vietnam 71st out of 221 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.
Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Vietnam, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 44.05 | — |
| 2001 | 50.46 | +14.6% |
| 2002 | 53.87 | +6.8% |
| 2003 | 53.99 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 53.99 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 54.22 | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 56.45 | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 60.28 | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 70.96 | +17.7% |
| 2009 | 84.72 | +19.4% |
| 2010 | 100.8 | +19.0% |
| 2011 | 115.78 | +14.9% |
| 2012 | 153.22 | +32.3% |
| 2013 | 164.54 | +7.4% |
| 2014 | 174.51 | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 183.03 | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 194.37 | +6.2% |
| 2017 | 192.24 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 194.45 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 268.42 | +38.0% |
| 2020 | 391.37 | +45.8% |
| 2021 | 434.62 | +11.1% |
| 2022 | 448.33 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 476.3 | +6.2% |
| 2024 | 485.34 | +1.9% |
Vietnam compared with similar countries
- Vietnam's 485.34 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 183.07, 2.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Vietnam's 485.34 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 175.9, 2.8× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 58.3 | 44.05 | 84.72 | 10 |
| 2010s | 174.14 | 100.8 | 268.42 | 10 |
| 2020s | 447.19 | 391.37 | 485.34 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Vietnam
More energy & mining data for Vietnam
- Ores and metals imports 3.8% (2023)
- Gas production 57.84 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 569.29 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 57.84 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 569.29 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 Vietnam?
- Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Vietnam was 485.34 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest renewable electricity generating capacity per capita recorded in Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 485.34 in 2024.
- What is the lowest renewable electricity generating capacity per capita recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.05 in 2000.
- How does Vietnam rank for renewable electricity generating capacity per capita?
- Vietnam ranks 71st out of 221 countries with data for 2024.
- Is renewable electricity generating capacity per capita rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is up 178.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vietnam 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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