Share of electricity generation from solar in Eswatini
Eswatini: Share of electricity generation from solar was 4.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from solar in Eswatini, 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 Eswatini is 4.9%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 8.2% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from solar in Eswatini peaked at 5.9% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
Eswatini ranks 92nd 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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.2% | 0.0% | 5.9% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
More energy & mining data for Eswatini
- Fuel imports 18.7% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 0.8% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 0.6% (2023)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 3.6% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 28.1% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 70.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from solar in Eswatini?
- Share of electricity generation from solar in Eswatini was 4.9% 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 Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 5.9% in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from solar recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Eswatini rank for share of electricity generation from solar?
- Eswatini ranks 92nd out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Eswatini 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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Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.