Share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Taiwan
Taiwan: Share of electricity generation from solar and wind was 9.6% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Taiwan, 1985–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2025, share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Taiwan stood at 9.6%. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is up 9.8% on the previous year and up 941.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Taiwan peaked at 9.6% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1985.
That places Taiwan 83rd out of 211 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Taiwan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0.0% | — |
| 1986 | 0.0% | — |
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
| 1992 | 0.0% | — |
| 1993 | 0.0% | — |
| 1994 | 0.0% | — |
| 1995 | 0.0% | — |
| 1996 | 0.0% | — |
| 1997 | 0.0% | — |
| 1998 | 0.0% | — |
| 1999 | 0.0% | — |
| 2000 | 0.0% | — |
| 2001 | 0.0% | — |
| 2002 | 0.0% | +89.6% |
| 2003 | 0.0% | -4.9% |
| 2004 | 0.0% | +43.6% |
| 2005 | 0.0% | +188.0% |
| 2006 | 0.1% | +200.5% |
| 2007 | 0.2% | +52.2% |
| 2008 | 0.2% | +36.8% |
| 2009 | 0.3% | +40.5% |
| 2010 | 0.4% | +22.2% |
| 2011 | 0.6% | +44.6% |
| 2012 | 0.6% | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 0.8% | +23.9% |
| 2014 | 0.8% | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 0.9% | +18.1% |
| 2016 | 1.0% | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 1.3% | +28.9% |
| 2018 | 1.6% | +27.6% |
| 2019 | 2.2% | +34.7% |
| 2020 | 3.0% | +38.9% |
| 2021 | 3.5% | +17.6% |
| 2022 | 4.9% | +40.6% |
| 2023 | 6.8% | +37.1% |
| 2024 | 8.7% | +28.9% |
| 2025 | 9.6% | +9.8% |
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 | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.0% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.1% | 3.0% | 9.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Taiwan
- 80 Slovenia 10.4% compare
- 81 Reunion 10.1% compare
- 82 New Caledonia 9.6% compare
- 84 Sierra Leone 9.5% compare
- 85 Canada 9.4% compare
- 86 Martinique 9.3% compare
More energy & mining data for Taiwan
- Gas production 0.6225 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 26.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.6225 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 26.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate 0.5874 % change on previous year (2025)
- Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate 19.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Oil consumption, annual growth rate 2.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 47.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Taiwan?
- Share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Taiwan was 9.6% 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 and wind recorded in Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 9.6% in 2025.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from solar and wind recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1985.
- How does Taiwan rank for share of electricity generation from solar and wind?
- Taiwan ranks 83rd out of 211 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of electricity generation from solar and wind rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 941.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan 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.