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

In 2021, Niger ranked #144 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).

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

Name: Niger: Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
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In 2021, Niger's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 7.83.

That's up 14.3% from 2020, the highest value since 2018.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 34.01 . Niger ranks #144 globally out of 204 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 of 47.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak: 8.60; 2018
Trough: 0.52; 2002
1-year change: +14.3%
5-year change: +314.0%; +32.9% / yr
10-year change: +446.2%; +18.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
2021	7.8251
2020	6.8484
2019	6.8791
2018	8.5989
2017	2.6335
2016	1.8903
2015	2.1469
2014	2.2122
2013	1.8510
2012	1.6291

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 Niger's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) in 2021?: In 2021, Niger's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 7.83, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Niger's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) rising or falling?: Niger's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) rose 14.3% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Niger rank globally on Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)?: In 2021, Niger ranked #144 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).
How does Niger'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 Niger is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 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.