Energy · West Africa
Nigeria Solar Share of Electricity
0.3%as of 2025-9.5% vs 2024
Share of electricity generation that comes from solar (Ember via Our World in Data). Source: OWID ENERGY. Updated June 27, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Solar Share of Electricity |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.3% |
| 2024 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 0.1% |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=NG&metric_key=solar_electricity_share_pct" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Solar Share of Electricity across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Solar Share of Electricity |
|---|---|
| Kenya | 4.6% |
| South Africa | 8% |
| Egypt | 3.1% |
| Ghana | 0.7% |
| Ethiopia | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | 0.5% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nigeria's solar's share of electricity generation?
Nigeria's solar's share of electricity generation is 0.3% as of 2025, according to OWID ENERGY.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from OWID ENERGY and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Nigeria Solar Share of Electricity data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=NG&metric_key=solar_electricity_share_pct with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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