Share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Share of electricity generation from solar and wind was 12.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from solar and wind 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 and wind in Vanuatu stood at 12.5%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Vanuatu peaked at 22.2% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
Vanuatu ranks 70th of 211 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.
Share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Vanuatu, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.0% | — |
| 2001 | 0.0% | — |
| 2002 | 0.0% | — |
| 2003 | 0.0% | — |
| 2004 | 0.0% | — |
| 2005 | 0.0% | — |
| 2006 | 0.0% | — |
| 2007 | 0.0% | — |
| 2008 | 0.0% | — |
| 2009 | 0.0% | — |
| 2010 | 0.0% | — |
| 2011 | 0.0% | — |
| 2012 | 0.0% | — |
| 2013 | 14.3% | — |
| 2014 | 14.3% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 16.7% | +16.7% |
| 2016 | 14.3% | -14.3% |
| 2017 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 12.5% | — |
| 2019 | 22.2% | +77.8% |
| 2020 | 22.2% | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 12.5% | -43.7% |
| 2022 | 12.5% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 12.5% | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.4% | 0.0% | 22.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.9% | 12.5% | 22.2% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Vanuatu
- 67 South Africa 12.7% compare
- 68 Guadeloupe 12.6% compare
- 69 Mauritania 12.6% compare
- 71 Switzerland 12.3% compare
- 72 Uzbekistan 12.1% compare
- 73 Viet Nam 12.1% compare
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)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Vanuatu?
- Share of electricity generation from solar and wind 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 and wind recorded in Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 22.2% in 2019.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from solar and wind recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Vanuatu rank for share of electricity generation from solar and wind?
- Vanuatu ranks 70th out of 211 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of electricity generation from solar and wind rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 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.