Share of electricity generation from solar in French Guiana
French Guiana: Share of electricity generation from solar was 6.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from solar in French Guiana, 2000–2023
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 French Guiana is 6.1%, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 16.3% on the previous year and up 36.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from solar in French Guiana peaked at 6.3% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
French Guiana ranks 79th 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 | 4.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.0% | 5.3% | 6.3% | 4 |
Countries ranked near French Guiana
- 76 United Kingdom 6.6% compare
- 78 Burkina Faso 6.5% compare
- 80 South Korea 6.1% compare
- 81 Czechia 5.8% compare
- 82 Morocco 5.8% compare
More energy & mining data for French Guiana
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2011)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2011)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2011)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2011)
- Coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions 1,080 tonnes (2022)
- Gas reserves 0 cubic meters (2021)
- Oil reserves 0 cubic meters (2021)
- Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels 34.7% (2023)
- Primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables 0.0% (2011)
- Share of primary energy from nuclear 0.0% (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from solar in French Guiana?
- Share of electricity generation from solar in French Guiana was 6.1% in 2023, 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 French Guiana?
- The highest recorded value was 6.3% in 2020.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from solar recorded in French Guiana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does French Guiana rank for share of electricity generation from solar?
- French Guiana ranks 79th out of 213 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of electricity generation from solar rising or falling in French Guiana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Guiana 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.