Solar Capacity: China vs World
Solar PV installed capacity comparison between China and the rest of the world (2010-2025). China leads global solar deployment with 36%+ of world capacity.
Quick Answer
China had 680 GW of solar capacity in 2025, 36.8% of global capacity. From just 0.9 GW in 2010, China became the world's largest solar market. China adds more solar capacity annually than any other country. Data from IRENA covers 2010-2025.
49 words âĸ Optimized for Featured Snippets âĸ Custom optimized
Solar Capacity: China vs World
đ Data Table
16 data points| Year | China | World total | World minus china | China share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.9 | 40 | 39.1 | 2.3 |
| 2011 | 3.1 | 71 | 67.9 | 4.4 |
| 2012 | 6.8 | 101 | 94.2 | 6.7 |
| 2013 | 18.6 | 139 | 120.4 | 13.4 |
| 2014 | 28.2 | 179 | 150.8 | 15.8 |
| 2015 | 43.5 | 229 | 185.5 | 19 |
| 2016 | 77.4 | 307 | 229.6 | 25.2 |
| 2017 | 130.6 | 399 | 268.4 | 32.7 |
| 2018 | 175 | 495 | 320 | 35.4 |
| 2019 | 205.5 | 586 | 380.5 | 35.1 |
| 2020 | 253.4 | 714 | 460.6 | 35.5 |
| 2021 | 306.6 | 849 | 542.4 | 36.1 |
| 2022 | 392.6 | 1,055 | 662.4 | 37.2 |
| 2023 | 493 | 1,318 | 825 | 37.4 |
| 2024 | 580 | 1,550 | 970 | 37.4 |
| 2025 | 680 | 1,850 | 1,170 | 36.8 |
đ Key Insights
âšī¸ About This Dataset
Solar PV installed capacity comparison between China and the rest of the world (2010-2025). China leads global solar deployment with 36%+ of world capacity.
Series: Energy Transition
Category: energy
Data Source: IRENA, IEA, National Energy Administration of China
Update Frequency: yearly
API Access: REST API endpoint
đ How to Cite This Data
Citation Format:
China Data Portal (2026). Solar Capacity: China vs World. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/solar-capacity-china-vs-world/
Primary Source:
IRENA, IEA, National Energy Administration of China
Last Updated:
2026-03-15T10:49:44.241Z
API Access:
GET https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/solar-capacity-china-vs-world đ§ How to Use This Data
API Access
curl https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/solar-capacity-china-vs-world Download Data
Access the raw JSON data via our API for integration into your applications.
Citation
When using this data, please cite: China Data Portal (2026). Solar Capacity: China vs World. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/solar-capacity-china-vs-world/
Share
Share on Xđ Key Facts
- âĸ Dataset: Solar Capacity: China vs World
- âĸ Data Range: 2010 to 2025 (16 data points)
- âĸ Category: energy
- âĸ Source: IRENA, IEA, National Energy Administration of China
- âĸ API:
chinadata.live/api/v2/data/solar-capacity-china-vs-world
â Frequently Asked Questions
What is China's Solar Capacity: China vs World in 2025?
China's Solar Capacity: China vs World data for 2025 is available with 16 data points covering 2010 to 2025.
Where can I download Solar Capacity: China vs World data?
You can download Solar Capacity: China vs World data from China Data Portal via our free API at chinadata.live/api/v2/data/solar-capacity-china-vs-world. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
What is the data range for Solar Capacity: China vs World?
The Solar Capacity: China vs World dataset covers 2010 to 2025, with 16 data points. Data source: IRENA, IEA, National Energy Administration of China.
Dataset Info
- Category
- energy
- Unit
- GW
- Source
- IRENA, IEA, National Energy Administration of China
- Time Range
- 2010 - 2025
- Data Points
- 16