Solar energy generation vs. capacity in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 2,006 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in North Macedonia, 1990–2025
Source: Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
North Macedonia recorded 2,006 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 125.7% on the previous year and up 8,777.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in North Macedonia peaked at 2,006 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1990.
That places North Macedonia 53rd 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 North Macedonia, 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 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2001 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2002 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2003 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2004 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2005 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2006 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2007 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2008 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2009 | 0 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2010 | 0.026 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2011 | 1.17 terawatt-hours | +4411.5% |
| 2012 | 2.84 terawatt-hours | +141.8% |
| 2013 | 9.05 terawatt-hours | +219.1% |
| 2014 | 14.38 terawatt-hours | +58.9% |
| 2015 | 22.6 terawatt-hours | +57.1% |
| 2016 | 23.7 terawatt-hours | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 23.75 terawatt-hours | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 22.79 terawatt-hours | -4.1% |
| 2019 | 23.23 terawatt-hours | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 24.16 terawatt-hours | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 51 terawatt-hours | +111.1% |
| 2022 | 100.89 terawatt-hours | +97.8% |
| 2023 | 370.46 terawatt-hours | +267.2% |
| 2024 | 889 terawatt-hours | +140.0% |
| 2025 | 2,006 terawatt-hours | +125.7% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 2,006 terawatt-hours is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,735 terawatt-hours, 54% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 2,006 terawatt-hours is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,430 terawatt-hours, 45% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Solar energy generation vs. capacity in North Macedonia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +4411.5% | 0.026 terawatt-hours | 1.17 terawatt-hours |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.35 terawatt-hours | 0.026 terawatt-hours | 23.75 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 573.65 terawatt-hours | 24.16 terawatt-hours | 2,006 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More energy & mining data for North Macedonia
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 7.04 % 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 (2025)
- Fuel imports 11.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in North Macedonia?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in North Macedonia was 2,006 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 North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,006 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does North Macedonia rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- North Macedonia ranks 53rd out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8,777.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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.