Share of electricity generation from solar in Guyana
Guyana: Share of electricity generation from solar was 1.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from solar in Guyana, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Guyana recorded 1.4% for share of electricity generation from solar in 2024.
The figure is down 16.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from solar in Guyana peaked at 1.7% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
That places Guyana 134th out of 213 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
More energy & mining data for Guyana
- Fuel imports 9.7% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 0.7% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 1.0% (2025)
- 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 75.9% (2025)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 65.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 13.8% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from solar in Guyana?
- Share of electricity generation from solar in Guyana was 1.4% 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 Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 1.7% in 2019.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from solar recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Guyana rank for share of electricity generation from solar?
- Guyana ranks 134th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Guyana 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.