Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Madagascar
Madagascar: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 0.0499 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Madagascar, 2006–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
In 2024, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Madagascar stood at 0.0499 gigawatts. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is up 997,000.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Madagascar peaked at 0.0499 gigawatts in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 gigawatts, in 2006.
Madagascar ranks 129th of 194 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 gigawatts | 0 gigawatts | 0 gigawatts | 4 |
| 2010s | 0.004 gigawatts | 0 gigawatts | 0.02 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0376 gigawatts | 0.02 gigawatts | 0.0499 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Madagascar
- Fuel imports 18.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 32.9% (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 2.6% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 82.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Madagascar?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Madagascar was 0.0499 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0499 gigawatts in 2023.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 gigawatts in 2006.
- How does Madagascar rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Madagascar ranks 129th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 997,000.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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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Solar photovoltaic (on-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts.