Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Sweden
Sweden: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 4.94 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Sweden, 2000–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
In 2024, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Sweden stood at 4.94 gigawatts. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 24.4% on the previous year and up 8,140.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Sweden peaked at 4.94 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.003 gigawatts, in 2000.
Sweden ranks 31st 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 | 0.0049 gigawatts | 0.003 gigawatts | 0.009 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1747 gigawatts | 0.011 gigawatts | 0.698 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.79 gigawatts | 1.09 gigawatts | 4.94 gigawatts | 5 |
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 47.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Sweden?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in Sweden was 4.94 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 4.94 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.003 gigawatts in 2000.
- How does Sweden rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- Sweden ranks 31st out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8,140.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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.