Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Nigeria
Nigeria: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 0.073 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Nigeria, 2006–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Nigeria is 0.073 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is up 26.6% on the previous year and up 24,396.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Nigeria peaked at 0.073 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 gigawatts, in 2006.
Nigeria ranks 115th 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 | 0.0001 gigawatts | 0.0001 gigawatts | 0.0003 gigawatts | 4 |
| 2010s | 0.005 gigawatts | 0.0003 gigawatts | 0.0167 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0498 gigawatts | 0.0271 gigawatts | 0.073 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More energy & mining data for Nigeria
- Fuel imports 38.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.2% (2024)
- Gas production 507.74 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,138 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 507.74 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,138 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 88.6% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 14.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 67.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Nigeria?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Nigeria was 0.073 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 0.073 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 gigawatts in 2006.
- How does Nigeria rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Nigeria ranks 115th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24,396.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.