Solar Capacity: China vs World 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
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.
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Solar Capacity: China vs World
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Showing the latest 5 observations from 2010 to 2025. Use CSV or API for the complete machine-readable series.
| Period | China | World total | World minus china | China share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 680.0 | 1850 | 1170.0 | 36.8 |
| 2024 | 580.0 | 1550 | 970.0 | 37.4 |
| 2023 | 493.0 | 1318 | 825.0 | 37.4 |
| 2022 | 392.6 | 1055 | 662.4 | 37.2 |
| 2021 | 306.6 | 849 | 542.4 | 36.1 |
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| Period | 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 | 19.0 |
| 2016 | 77.4 | 307 | 229.6 | 25.2 |
| 2017 | 130.6 | 399 | 268.4 | 32.7 |
| 2018 | 175.0 | 495 | 320.0 | 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 | 1055 | 662.4 | 37.2 |
| 2023 | 493.0 | 1318 | 825.0 | 37.4 |
| 2024 | 580.0 | 1550 | 970.0 | 37.4 |
| 2025 | 680.0 | 1850 | 1170.0 | 36.8 |
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.
The latest row (2025) reports China: 680 GW and world total: 1,850 GW. The dataset spans 16 data points from 2010 to 2025, updated yearly.
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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
Data as of:
2025
API Access:
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What does the Solar Capacity: China vs World dataset report for 2025?
The latest row (2025) reports China: 680 GW and world total: 1,850 GW. This dataset includes 16 data points covering 2010 to 2025.
Where does Solar Capacity: China vs World data come from?
Solar Capacity: China vs World data is sourced from IRENA, IEA, National Energy Administration of China and structured by China Data Portal for charting, CSV download, and API access.
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 https://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.