Share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Viet Nam
Viet Nam: Share of electricity generation from solar and wind was 12.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Viet Nam, 1985–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Viet Nam recorded 12.1% for share of electricity generation from solar and wind in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.1% on the previous year and up 14,932.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Viet Nam peaked at 13.5% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1985.
That places Viet Nam 73rd 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 Viet Nam, 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% | — |
| 2003 | 0.0% | — |
| 2004 | 0.0% | — |
| 2005 | 0.0% | — |
| 2006 | 0.0% | — |
| 2007 | 0.0% | — |
| 2008 | 0.0% | — |
| 2009 | 0.0% | — |
| 2010 | 0.1% | +339.6% |
| 2011 | 0.0% | -9.6% |
| 2012 | 0.0% | -11.9% |
| 2013 | 0.1% | +48.0% |
| 2014 | 0.1% | -11.9% |
| 2015 | 0.1% | +41.7% |
| 2016 | 0.1% | +46.0% |
| 2017 | 0.2% | +57.7% |
| 2018 | 0.2% | +27.0% |
| 2019 | 2.3% | +895.9% |
| 2020 | 4.8% | +105.7% |
| 2021 | 11.6% | +141.7% |
| 2022 | 13.1% | +13.0% |
| 2023 | 13.5% | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| 2025 | 12.1% | -5.1% |
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 | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.3% | 4.8% | 13.5% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Viet Nam
- 70 Vanuatu 12.5% compare
- 71 Switzerland 12.3% compare
- 72 Uzbekistan 12.1% compare
- 74 Yemen 11.2% compare
- 75 Eritrea 11.1% compare
- 76 Afghanistan 11.1% compare
More energy & mining data for Viet Nam
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 3.71 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 7.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Viet Nam?
- Share of electricity generation from solar and wind in Viet Nam was 12.1% 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 Viet Nam?
- The highest recorded value was 13.5% in 2023.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from solar and wind recorded in Viet Nam?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1985.
- How does Viet Nam rank for share of electricity generation from solar and wind?
- Viet Nam ranks 73rd out of 211 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of electricity generation from solar and wind rising or falling in Viet Nam?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14,932.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Viet Nam 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.