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

In 2021, Chile ranked #63 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).

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

Name: Chile: Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
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In 2021, Chile's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 48.08.

That's down 1.4% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 34.01 . Chile ranks #63 globally out of 204 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #14 of 41.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak: 56.33; 2006
Trough: 35.91; 2013
1-year change: -1.4%
5-year change: +10.6%; +2.0% / yr
10-year change: +21.0%; +1.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
2021	48.0822
2020	48.7831
2019	45.3890
2018	46.3151
2017	44.1018
2016	43.4618
2015	43.6471
2014	43.1190
2013	35.9063
2012	36.7305

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 Chile's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) in 2021?: In 2021, Chile's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 48.08, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Chile's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) rising or falling?: Chile's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) fell 1.4% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Chile rank globally on Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)?: In 2021, Chile ranked #63 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).
How does Chile'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 Chile is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #14 of 41.
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.