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

In 2021, Bangladesh ranked #185 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).

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

Name: Bangladesh: Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
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In 2021, Bangladesh's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 1.51.

That's up 2.4% from 2020, the highest value since 2018.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 34.01 . Bangladesh ranks #185 globally out of 204 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #6 of 6.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak: 6.57; 2002
Trough: 1.42; 2019
1-year change: +2.4%
5-year change: -17.5%; -3.8% / yr
10-year change: -33.4%; -4.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
2021	1.5070
2020	1.4718
2019	1.4195
2018	1.5872
2017	1.8510
2016	1.8277
2015	1.8258
2014	1.5124
2013	1.8481
2012	2.1464

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 Bangladesh's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) in 2021?: In 2021, Bangladesh's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 1.51, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bangladesh's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) rising or falling?: Bangladesh's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) rose 2.4% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Bangladesh rank globally on Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)?: In 2021, Bangladesh ranked #185 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).
How does Bangladesh'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 Bangladesh is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #6 of 6.
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.