Countries by Solar Electricity Share
Complete ranking of 213 countries • % • Data refreshed May 28, 2026
Leader
Cook Islands
Field size
213 countries
Lowest rank
British Virgin Islands
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About Solar Electricity Share Rankings
Cook Islands leads all 213 countries in Solar Electricity Share with a value of 50%, while British Virgin Islands ranks last at 0%. The gap between top and bottom reflects meaningful global variation.
What Solar Electricity Share Measures
Share of national electricity generation from solar power.
Why This Ranking Matters
Examining Solar Electricity Share across all countries reveals patterns that might not be obvious at the national level. Regional clusters, outlier nations, and historical trajectories all become clearer when the full global picture is assembled in a single ranking.
Global Range
Values range from 0% (British Virgin Islands) to 50% (Cook Islands) — an infinitely large difference across 213 countries.
Regional Patterns
European countries lead with 8 entries in the top 20, though representation spans multiple continents. Regional factors clearly play a role, but outliers from other parts of the world show that national policy and geography matter as much as continental trends.
The distribution is highly right-skewed — a few countries have exceptionally high values that pull the average well above the median. The median (3.16%) is far more representative than the mean (6.51%).
Notable Outliers
Cook Islands holds a significant lead over Palestine, with a 27% gap between first and second place. While several countries cluster near the top, the leader's margin is notable.
Continental Leaders
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Data Note
Rankings are based on the latest available data from Ember Yearly Electricity Data, covering 213 of 249 countries and territories. Countries without data for this metric are excluded from the ranking. All values represent the most recently reported figures.
