Share of electricity generation from solar in Uganda
Uganda: Share of electricity generation from solar was 2.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from solar in Uganda, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, share of electricity generation from solar in Uganda stood at 2.9%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.6% on the previous year and up 215.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from solar in Uganda peaked at 3.0% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
That places Uganda 114th 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 | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.7% | 2.5% | 3.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More energy & mining data for Uganda
- Fuel imports 15.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.7% (2024)
- 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 2.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 18.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 70.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from solar in Uganda?
- Share of electricity generation from solar in Uganda was 2.9% 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 3.0% in 2020.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from solar recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Uganda rank for share of electricity generation from solar?
- Uganda ranks 114th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of electricity generation from solar rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 215.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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.