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

In 2021, Nepal ranked #20 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).

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

Name: Nepal: Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
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In 2021, Nepal's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 83.98.

That's down 10.0% from 2019, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 34.01 . Nepal ranks #20 globally out of 204 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #2 of 6.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak: 99.99; 2011
Trough: 83.98; 2021
5-year change: -11.6%; -2.4% / yr
10-year change: -16.0%; -1.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
2021	83.9766
2019	93.3276
2016	95.0460
2014	98.8264
2011	99.9860
2010	96.3675
2009	92.3586
2006	99.8708
2004	99.3958
2003	99.4586

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 Nepal's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) in 2021?: In 2021, Nepal's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 83.98, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Nepal's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) rising or falling?: Nepal's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) fell 10.0% from 2019 to 2021.
How does Nepal rank globally on Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)?: In 2021, Nepal ranked #20 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).
How does Nepal'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 Nepal is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #2 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.