Countries with the Most Installed Solar Power Capacity 2024
Source:
IRENA
Key Findings
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China leads in Installed Solar Capacity (GW) with 870 in 2024.
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Average Installed Solar Capacity (GW) in 2024: 203 · median: 96.
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Gap in 2024: China is 21.8× larger than Spain.
About This Dataset
Countries with the Most Installed Solar Power Capacity 2024
Countries ranked by total installed solar photovoltaic capacity in 2024, measured in gigawatts (GW) according to IRENA Renewable Capacity Statistics. China dominates global solar installation, having added more solar capacity in single years than the rest of the world combined during peak build-out periods. AI-assisted data.
Analysis
The top three in Installed Solar Capacity (GW) in 2024 are China (870), United States (235) and India (190). China alone accounts for more than the other 7 entities combined: 870 against 752 Installed Solar Capacity (GW). Only 1 of the 8 reaches even half the leader's figure (435 or more).
Data Insights
Numbers, trends & sources behind this chart
Methodology & source
- Data source
- IRENA
- Coverage
- 8 entities · 2024 · 8 observations
- Measure
- Installed Solar Capacity (GW)
- Last updated
- 6 September 2026
- Compiled by
- The ANYSTAT team, from the source above
How the figures are calculated
- Values use the measure and unit named on this page. Consult the dataset description and cited source for coverage, definitions and any unit conversions. Displayed values may be rounded for readability.
- Entities are ranked highest-first on their value in 2024.
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