Share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Share of electricity generation from solar and wind was 30.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Cape Verde, 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 and wind in Cape Verde stood at 30.8%. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 9.9% on the previous year and up 47.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Cape Verde peaked at 30.8% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2003.
That places Cape Verde 20th out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6.7% | — |
| 2001 | 5.9% | -11.8% |
| 2002 | 5.3% | -10.5% |
| 2003 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 4.5% | — |
| 2005 | 4.2% | -8.3% |
| 2006 | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| 2007 | 3.7% | -7.4% |
| 2008 | 3.4% | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 3.2% | -6.5% |
| 2010 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 8.1% | — |
| 2012 | 18.4% | +127.2% |
| 2013 | 22.0% | +19.2% |
| 2014 | 20.9% | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 20.9% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 20.0% | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 18.6% | -7.0% |
| 2018 | 20.9% | +12.5% |
| 2019 | 18.2% | -13.1% |
| 2020 | 16.7% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 18.6% | +11.6% |
| 2022 | 28.0% | +50.5% |
| 2023 | 28.0% | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 30.8% | +9.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.1% | 0.0% | 6.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.8% | 0.0% | 22.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.4% | 16.7% | 30.8% | 5 |
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- Fuel imports 14.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.0% (2023)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
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- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Cape Verde?
- Share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Cape Verde was 30.8% 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 and wind recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 30.8% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from solar and wind recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2003.
- How does Cape Verde rank for share of electricity generation from solar and wind?
- Cape Verde ranks 20th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of electricity generation from solar and wind rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cape Verde 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 and wind. 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.