Solar energy generation by region in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Solar energy generation by region was 3 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 58.3%
World rank
47th
of 79 countries
All-time high
3 terawatt-hours
in 2025
All-time low
0 terawatt-hours
in 1965
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Solar energy generation by region in Sri Lanka, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 3 terawatt-hours for solar energy generation by region in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
That represents a change of up 58.3% on the previous year and up 6,048.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation by region in Sri Lanka peaked at 3 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Sri Lanka ranks 47th of 79 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.
Solar energy generation by region in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1966 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1967 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1968 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1969 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1970 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1971 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1972 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1973 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1974 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1975 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1976 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1977 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1978 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1979 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1980 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1981 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1982 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1983 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1984 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1985 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1986 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1987 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1988 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1989 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1990 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1991 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1992 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1993 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1994 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1995 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1996 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1997 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1998 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1999 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2000 | 0.0004 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2001 | 0.0009 terawatt-hours | +109.1% |
| 2002 | 0.0015 terawatt-hours | +66.2% |
| 2003 | 0.0024 terawatt-hours | +60.1% |
| 2004 | 0.0035 terawatt-hours | +47.2% |
| 2005 | 0.0046 terawatt-hours | +30.4% |
| 2006 | 0.0054 terawatt-hours | +16.7% |
| 2007 | 0.006 terawatt-hours | +10.9% |
| 2008 | 0.0064 terawatt-hours | +6.7% |
| 2009 | 0.0068 terawatt-hours | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 0.0072 terawatt-hours | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 0.0087 terawatt-hours | +21.1% |
| 2012 | 0.01 terawatt-hours | +14.8% |
| 2013 | 0.0144 terawatt-hours | +43.7% |
| 2014 | 0.0281 terawatt-hours | +95.3% |
| 2015 | 0.0487 terawatt-hours | +73.5% |
| 2016 | 0.083 terawatt-hours | +70.3% |
| 2017 | 0.2246 terawatt-hours | +170.7% |
| 2018 | 0.3213 terawatt-hours | +43.1% |
| 2019 | 0.5004 terawatt-hours | +55.7% |
| 2020 | 0.8192 terawatt-hours | +63.7% |
| 2021 | 1.08 terawatt-hours | +31.6% |
| 2022 | 0.968 terawatt-hours | -10.2% |
| 2023 | 1.14 terawatt-hours | +18.2% |
| 2024 | 1.89 terawatt-hours | +65.3% |
| 2025 | 3 terawatt-hours | +58.3% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 3 terawatt-hours is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.73 terawatt-hours, 80% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0038 terawatt-hours | 0.0004 terawatt-hours | 0.0068 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1246 terawatt-hours | 0.0072 terawatt-hours | 0.5004 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.48 terawatt-hours | 0.8192 terawatt-hours | 3 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More energy & mining data for Sri Lanka
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 4.83 % 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 (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 21.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation by region in Sri Lanka?
- Solar energy generation by region in Sri Lanka was 3 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar energy generation by region recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 3 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation by region recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for solar energy generation by region?
- Sri Lanka ranks 47th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation by region rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6,048.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Solar energy generation by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.