Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Colombia
Colombia: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 4,475 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Colombia, 1990–2025
Source: Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Colombia recorded 4,475 terawatt-hours for solar energy generation vs. capacity in 2025. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
The figure is up 35.5% on the previous year and up 2,245.2% over five years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Colombia peaked at 4,475 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1990.
That places Colombia 43rd out of 79 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.
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Colombia, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.84 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2001 | 2.67 terawatt-hours | +45.4% |
| 2002 | 4.65 terawatt-hours | +74.3% |
| 2003 | 6.41 terawatt-hours | +37.7% |
| 2004 | 7.95 terawatt-hours | +24.1% |
| 2005 | 9.53 terawatt-hours | +19.9% |
| 2006 | 0 terawatt-hours | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2008 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2009 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2010 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2011 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2012 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2013 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2014 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2015 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2016 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2017 | 5 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2018 | 12 terawatt-hours | +140.0% |
| 2019 | 132.06 terawatt-hours | +1000.5% |
| 2020 | 190.8 terawatt-hours | +44.5% |
| 2021 | 323.01 terawatt-hours | +69.3% |
| 2022 | 502.59 terawatt-hours | +55.6% |
| 2023 | 1,200 terawatt-hours | +138.7% |
| 2024 | 3,303 terawatt-hours | +175.3% |
| 2025 | 4,475 terawatt-hours | +35.5% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 4,475 terawatt-hours is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,735 terawatt-hours, 1.2× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 4,475 terawatt-hours is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4,475 terawatt-hours, 1.0× the median. (9 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Colombia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +1000.5% | 12 terawatt-hours | 132.06 terawatt-hours |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.3 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 9.53 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.91 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 132.06 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,666 terawatt-hours | 190.8 terawatt-hours | 4,475 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More energy & mining data for Colombia
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -4.05 % 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 9.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Colombia?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Colombia was 4,475 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 vs. capacity recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,475 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does Colombia rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Colombia ranks 43rd out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Colombia 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 vs. capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.