As of 2023, the European Union (EU-27) had a solar photovoltaic capacity of 572.5 watts per capita. In the period of consideration, figures steadily increased each year. Since the start of the reporting period, the EU's solar PV capacity per inhabitant has grown by approximately 364 watts.
* Figures from 2017 to 2019 refer to the EU-28 (including the United Kingdom). As of 2021, figures correspond to the EU-27, in which data for the United Kingdom is no longer included.
The source did not provide values for 2020.
This statistic was compiled using several releases of the publication.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
EurObserv'ER. (January 1, 1970). Solar photovoltaic capacity per capita in the European Union* from 2017 to 2024 (in watts per inhabitant) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 06, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/800682/solar-photovoltaics-capacity-per-inhabitant-european-union-eu-28/
EurObserv'ER. "Solar photovoltaic capacity per capita in the European Union* from 2017 to 2024 (in watts per inhabitant)." Chart. January 1, 1970. Statista. Accessed June 06, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/800682/solar-photovoltaics-capacity-per-inhabitant-european-union-eu-28/
EurObserv'ER. (1970). Solar photovoltaic capacity per capita in the European Union* from 2017 to 2024 (in watts per inhabitant). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 06, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/800682/solar-photovoltaics-capacity-per-inhabitant-european-union-eu-28/
EurObserv'ER. "Solar Photovoltaic Capacity per Capita in The European Union* from 2017 to 2024 (in Watts per Inhabitant)." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Jan 1970, https://www.statista.com/statistics/800682/solar-photovoltaics-capacity-per-inhabitant-european-union-eu-28/
EurObserv'ER, Solar photovoltaic capacity per capita in the European Union* from 2017 to 2024 (in watts per inhabitant) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/800682/solar-photovoltaics-capacity-per-inhabitant-european-union-eu-28/ (last visited June 06, 2025)
Solar photovoltaic capacity per capita in the European Union* from 2017 to 2024 (in watts per inhabitant) [Graph], EurObserv'ER, January 1, 1970. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/800682/solar-photovoltaics-capacity-per-inhabitant-european-union-eu-28/
