Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Egypt, Arab Rep.
Egypt, Arab Rep.: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 2.5 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Egypt, Arab Rep., 2016–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
In 2024, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Egypt, Arab Rep. stood at 2.5 gigawatts. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
That represents a change of up 41.5% on the previous year and up 27,722.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Egypt, Arab Rep. peaked at 2.5 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.009 gigawatts, in 2016.
Egypt, Arab Rep. ranks 41st of 194 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.609 gigawatts | 0.009 gigawatts | 1.6 gigawatts | 4 |
| 2020s | 1.82 gigawatts | 1.59 gigawatts | 2.5 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Egypt, Arab Rep.
- 38 Thailand 3.38 gigawatts compare
- 39 Philippines 2.95 gigawatts compare
- 40 Russian Federation 2.55 gigawatts compare
- 42 Lithuania 2.4 gigawatts compare
- 43 Malaysia 2.3 gigawatts compare
- 44 Uzbekistan 2.27 gigawatts compare
More energy & mining data for Egypt, Arab Rep.
- 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 72.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Egypt, Arab Rep.?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Egypt, Arab Rep. was 2.5 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Egypt, Arab Rep.?
- The highest recorded value was 2.5 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Egypt, Arab Rep.?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.009 gigawatts in 2016.
- How does Egypt, Arab Rep. rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Egypt, Arab Rep. ranks 41st out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Egypt, Arab Rep.?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27,722.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt, Arab Rep. data come from?
- The figures come from IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Solar photovoltaic (on-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts.