Share of electricity generation from solar in Cuba
Cuba: Share of electricity generation from solar was 1.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from solar in Cuba, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of electricity generation from solar in Cuba is 1.2%, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 16.1% on the previous year and up 166.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from solar in Cuba peaked at 1.3% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
Cuba ranks 135th of 213 countries on this measure, 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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
More energy & mining data for Cuba
- Fuel imports 30.9% (2021)
- Ores and metals imports 2.2% (2022)
- Ores and metals exports 53.4% (2022)
- Gas production 9.96 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 907.02 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 9.96 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 907.02 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 5.7% (2021)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 18.7% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 67.1% (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from solar in Cuba?
- Share of electricity generation from solar in Cuba was 1.2% in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity generation from solar recorded in Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 1.3% in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from solar recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Cuba rank for share of electricity generation from solar?
- Cuba ranks 135th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of electricity generation from solar rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is up 166.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of electricity generation from solar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.