Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Sweden
Sweden: Solar energy generation vs. capacity was 4,430 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Sweden, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Sweden recorded 4,430 terawatt-hours for solar energy generation vs. capacity in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.8% on the previous year and up 4,467.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation vs. capacity in Sweden peaked at 4,430 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Sweden ranks 44th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.7 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 1 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.7 terawatt-hours | 1 terawatt-hours | 7 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 164.7 terawatt-hours | 9 terawatt-hours | 663 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,697 terawatt-hours | 1,035 terawatt-hours | 4,430 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More energy & mining data for Sweden
- Fuel imports 10.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 5.5% (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)
- Fuel exports 7.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.5% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 47.42 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar energy generation vs. capacity in Sweden?
- Solar energy generation vs. capacity in Sweden was 4,430 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 4,430 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation vs. capacity recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Sweden rank for solar energy generation vs. capacity?
- Sweden ranks 44th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation vs. capacity rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,467.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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.