Installed geothermal energy capacity in Kenya
Kenya: Installed geothermal energy capacity was 939.73 megawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed geothermal energy capacity in Kenya, 2000–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in megawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for installed geothermal energy capacity in Kenya is 939.73 megawatts, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and up 156.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed geothermal energy capacity in Kenya peaked at 984.73 megawatts in 2023 and was at its lowest, 58 megawatts, in 2000.
That places Kenya 7th out of 32 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 103.5 megawatts | 58 megawatts | 163 megawatts | 10 |
| 2010s | 448.54 megawatts | 198 megawatts | 683.8 megawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 920.09 megawatts | 863.13 megawatts | 984.73 megawatts | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is installed geothermal energy capacity in Kenya?
- Installed geothermal energy capacity in Kenya was 939.73 megawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed geothermal energy capacity recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 984.73 megawatts in 2023.
- What is the lowest installed geothermal energy capacity recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 58 megawatts in 2000.
- How does Kenya rank for installed geothermal energy capacity?
- Kenya ranks 7th out of 32 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed geothermal energy capacity rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 156.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Installed geothermal energy capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total geothermal (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in megawatts.