How does Australia rank globally on Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)?

In 2021, Australia ranked #92 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).

Australia: Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)

Name: Australia: Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
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In 2021, Australia's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 26.66.

That's up 18.0% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 34.01 . Australia ranks #92 globally out of 204 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #11 of 35.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EG.ELC.RNEW.ZS) • Data as of 2021

Trend (2002–2021)

2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak: 26.66; 2021
Trough: 7.52; 2009
1-year change: +18.0%
5-year change: +82.8%; +12.8% / yr
10-year change: +156.5%; +9.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
2021	26.6609
2020	22.6003
2019	19.7037
2018	17.0971
2017	15.6785
2016	14.5836
2015	13.3253
2014	14.6169
2013	13.1701
2012	10.5267

About Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)

Renewable electricity is the share of electrity generated by renewable power plants in total electricity generated by all types of plants.

Indicator code: EG.ELC.RNEW.ZS • Category: Energy

Frequently asked questions

What was Australia's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) in 2021?: In 2021, Australia's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 26.66, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Australia's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) rising or falling?: Australia's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) rose 18.0% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Australia rank globally on Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)?: In 2021, Australia ranked #92 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).
How does Australia's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) compare to the world average?: The global average for Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) in 2021 was 34.01, so Australia is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #11 of 35.
What is Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) and how is it measured?: Renewable electricity is the share of electrity generated by renewable power plants in total electricity generated by all types of plants.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EG.ELC.RNEW.ZS), CC BY 4.0.