Share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Namibia
Namibia: Share of electricity generation from solar and wind was 36.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Namibia, 2000–2024
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 and wind in Namibia is 36.6%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 30.5% on the previous year and up 1,765.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Namibia peaked at 39.4% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
That places Namibia 15th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.4% | 0.6% | 27.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.7% | 21.5% | 39.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
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- Fuel imports 15.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 9.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 32.3% (2024)
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- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Namibia?
- Share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Namibia was 36.6% 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 39.4% in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from solar and wind recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Namibia rank for share of electricity generation from solar and wind?
- Namibia ranks 15th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of electricity generation from solar and wind rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,765.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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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Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.