Share of electricity generation from solar in Vietnam
Vietnam: Share of electricity generation from solar was 7.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from solar in Vietnam, 1985–2025
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 Vietnam is 7.4%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 12.7% on the previous year and up 120,254.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from solar in Vietnam peaked at 10.3% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1985.
Vietnam ranks 71st 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.3% | 4.4% | 10.3% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Vietnam
- 68 South Africa 8.0% compare
- 69 Mauritania 7.7% compare
- 70 Uzbekistan 7.5% compare
- 72 Mexico 7.4% compare
- 73 Panama 7.4% compare
More energy & mining data for Vietnam
- Fuel imports 7.9% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 3.8% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 1.1% (2023)
- Gas production 57.84 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 569.29 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 57.84 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 569.29 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 1.0% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 65.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from solar in Vietnam?
- Share of electricity generation from solar in Vietnam was 7.4% in 2025, 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 Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 10.3% in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from solar recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1985.
- How does Vietnam rank for share of electricity generation from solar?
- Vietnam ranks 71st out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of electricity generation from solar rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is up 120,254.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vietnam 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.