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

In 2021, Gabon ranked #87 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).

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

Name: Gabon: Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
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In 2021, Gabon's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 31.59.

That's down 3.3% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 34.01 . Gabon ranks #87 globally out of 204 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #25 of 47.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak: 83.42; 2002
Trough: 31.59; 2021
1-year change: -3.3%
5-year change: -2.4%; -0.5% / yr
10-year change: -23.5%; -2.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
2021	31.5883
2020	32.6681
2019	32.8026
2018	35.4505
2017	34.1434
2016	32.3674
2015	38.1135
2014	35.0348
2013	42.5966
2012	42.0866

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 Gabon's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) in 2021?: In 2021, Gabon's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 31.59, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Gabon's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) rising or falling?: Gabon's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) fell 3.3% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Gabon rank globally on Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)?: In 2021, Gabon ranked #87 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).
How does Gabon'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 Gabon is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #25 of 47.
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.