Share of electricity generation from solar in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Share of electricity generation from solar was 12.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from solar in Vanuatu, 2000–2023
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, share of electricity generation from solar in Vanuatu stood at 12.5%. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over five years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from solar in Vanuatu peaked at 12.5% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
Vanuatu ranks 39th of 213 countries on this measure, in the top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.4% | 0.0% | 12.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.2% | 11.1% | 12.5% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Vanuatu
More energy & mining data for Vanuatu
- Fuel imports 18.2% (2011)
- Ores and metals imports 0.5% (2011)
- Ores and metals exports 1.6% (2011)
- 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 0.1% (2011)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 55.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 10.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from solar in Vanuatu?
- Share of electricity generation from solar in Vanuatu was 12.5% 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 Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 12.5% in 2018.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from solar recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Vanuatu rank for share of electricity generation from solar?
- Vanuatu ranks 39th out of 213 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Vanuatu 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.