Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Egypt
Egypt: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 9,332 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Egypt, 1990–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Egypt stood at 9,332 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
The figure is up 49.3% on the previous year and up 22,118.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Egypt peaked at 9,332 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1990.
Egypt ranks 30th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.1 terawatt-hours | 0.2 terawatt-hours | 2.2 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 385.92 terawatt-hours | 25.2 terawatt-hours | 1,489 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,832 terawatt-hours | 4,453 terawatt-hours | 9,332 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Egypt
- Fuel imports 17.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 7.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 5.4% (2024)
- Gas production 407.57 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 3,443 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 407.57 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 3,443 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 12.5% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 19.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 72.55 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Egypt?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Egypt was 9,332 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 Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 9,332 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does Egypt rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Egypt ranks 30th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22,118.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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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About this data
Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.