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

In 2021, Colombia ranked #36 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).

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

Name: Colombia: Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
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In 2021, Colombia's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 75.12.

That's up 15.1% from 2020, the highest value since 2012.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 34.01 . Colombia ranks #36 globally out of 204 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #9 of 41.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak: 83.94; 2008
Trough: 58.84; 2015
1-year change: +15.1%
5-year change: +19.2%; +3.6% / yr
10-year change: -5.8%; -0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
2021	75.1246
2020	65.2772
2019	70.1970
2018	73.2358
2017	74.4766
2016	63.0104
2015	58.8416
2014	65.0719
2013	61.6583
2012	76.7947

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 Colombia's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) in 2021?: In 2021, Colombia's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 75.12, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Colombia's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) rising or falling?: Colombia's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) rose 15.1% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Colombia rank globally on Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)?: In 2021, Colombia ranked #36 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).
How does Colombia'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 Colombia is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #9 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.