Share of electricity generation from solar in Iraq
Iraq: Share of electricity generation from solar was 0.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from solar in Iraq, 1990–2024
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 Iraq is 0.3%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.6% on the previous year and up 230.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from solar in Iraq peaked at 0.3% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.
That places Iraq 164th out of 213 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More energy & mining data for Iraq
- Fuel imports 22.9% (2014)
- Ores and metals imports 3.4% (2014)
- Ores and metals exports 0.0% (2013)
- Gas production 109.4 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,327 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 109.4 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,327 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 100.0% (2016)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 61.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 69.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from solar in Iraq?
- Share of electricity generation from solar in Iraq was 0.3% 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 Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 0.3% in 2020.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from solar recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
- How does Iraq rank for share of electricity generation from solar?
- Iraq ranks 164th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of electricity generation from solar rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 230.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.