Share of primary energy from solar and wind in Cyprus
Cyprus: Share of primary energy from solar and wind was 4.7% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of primary energy from solar and wind in Cyprus, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 4.7% for share of primary energy from solar and wind in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
The figure is up 13.7% on the previous year and up 287.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of primary energy from solar and wind in Cyprus peaked at 4.7% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
Cyprus ranks 22nd of 110 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of primary energy from solar and wind in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0.0% | — |
| 1966 | 0.0% | — |
| 1967 | 0.0% | — |
| 1968 | 0.0% | — |
| 1969 | 0.0% | — |
| 1970 | 0.0% | — |
| 1971 | 0.0% | — |
| 1972 | 0.0% | — |
| 1973 | 0.0% | — |
| 1974 | 0.0% | — |
| 1975 | 0.0% | — |
| 1976 | 0.0% | — |
| 1977 | 0.0% | — |
| 1978 | 0.0% | — |
| 1979 | 0.0% | — |
| 1980 | 0.0% | — |
| 1981 | 0.0% | — |
| 1982 | 0.0% | — |
| 1983 | 0.0% | — |
| 1984 | 0.0% | — |
| 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% | +10.4% |
| 2006 | 0.0% | +46.1% |
| 2007 | 0.0% | +51.2% |
| 2008 | 0.0% | +57.9% |
| 2009 | 0.0% | +32.4% |
| 2010 | 0.1% | +797.4% |
| 2011 | 0.4% | +235.0% |
| 2012 | 0.7% | +76.9% |
| 2013 | 1.0% | +50.8% |
| 2014 | 1.0% | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 1.2% | +26.9% |
| 2016 | 1.2% | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 1.2% | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 1.3% | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 1.4% | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 2.0% | +36.1% |
| 2021 | 2.5% | +27.4% |
| 2022 | 2.7% | +8.8% |
| 2023 | 3.4% | +25.6% |
| 2024 | 4.2% | +22.1% |
| 2025 | 4.7% | +13.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.2% | 2.0% | 4.7% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More energy & mining data for Cyprus
- Fuel imports 22.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 4.4% (2024)
- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of primary energy from solar and wind in Cyprus?
- Share of primary energy from solar and wind in Cyprus was 4.7% in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of primary energy from solar and wind recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 4.7% in 2025.
- What is the lowest share of primary energy from solar and wind recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does Cyprus rank for share of primary energy from solar and wind?
- Cyprus ranks 22nd out of 110 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of primary energy from solar and wind rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 287.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of primary energy from solar and wind. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of total energy supply.