Renewable Energy Consumption

Total final energy consumption from renewable sources (hydropower, solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, wave, tidal) divided by total final energy consumption from all sources, multiplied by 100. Includes electricity, heating/cooling, and transport sectors. Based on national energy balances reported to IEA and World Bank. "Final energy" excludes conversion losses (e.g., coal burned to produce electricity - only the electricity is counted).

Renewable energy reduces greenhouse gas emissions, decreases dependence on fossil fuel imports, enhances energy security, and supports climate change mitigation goals under the Paris Agreement. It is SDG 7.2 - substantially increase the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix by 2030. High renewable share indicates progress toward decarbonization and sustainable energy systems.

Very Low: < 10% (fossil fuel dependent - most oil-producing nations) Low: 10-25% (limited renewables - coal/gas dominant) Moderate: 25-50% (transitioning - significant renewable investment) High: 50-75% (leading transition - major hydro or geothermal) Very High: > 75% (renewable leaders - Iceland 85%, Norway 71%) SDG Target 7.2: Substantially increase renewable energy share by 2030 Global average: ~18% (2020) Paris Agreement: Most countries committed to 20-50% by 2030 Note: High percentages often driven by geography (hydropower in mountainous countries, geothermal in volcanic regions). Countries like Iceland and Norway benefit from abundant natural resources. Traditional biomass (firewood for cooking) is counted as renewable but may not be sustainable or clean.

Coverage: 217 countries Update frequency: Annual Source: World Bank / IEA Renewables Information Limitations: "Renewable" includes traditional biomass (wood burning) which is carbon-neutral in theory but can cause deforestation and indoor air pollution in practice. Does not distinguish between modern renewables (solar, wind) and traditional biomass. Hydropower dominates in many countries but has environmental impacts (river ecosystems, dam methane emissions). Does not measure renewable electricity generation specifically - includes all energy uses.