Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Pakistan
Pakistan: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 3.7 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Pakistan, 2007–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
In 2024, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Pakistan stood at 3.7 gigawatts. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
That represents a change of up 15.9% on the previous year and up 2,145.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Pakistan peaked at 3.7 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 gigawatts, in 2007.
Pakistan ranks 37th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 0.0027 gigawatts | 0.0001 gigawatts | 0.0067 gigawatts | 3 |
| 2010s | 0.3243 gigawatts | 0.0092 gigawatts | 0.7409 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.3 gigawatts | 1.03 gigawatts | 3.7 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More energy & mining data for Pakistan
- Fuel imports 31.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 4.3% (2024)
- Gas production 249.42 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 977.28 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 249.42 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 977.28 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 1.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 15.4% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 57.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Pakistan?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Pakistan was 3.7 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 3.7 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 gigawatts in 2007.
- How does Pakistan rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Pakistan ranks 37th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,145.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.