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

In 2021, Romania ranked #65 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).

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

Name: Romania: Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
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In 2021, Romania's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 44.86.

That's up 0.7% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 34.01 . Romania ranks #65 globally out of 204 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #19 of 50.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak: 44.86; 2021
Trough: 24.05; 2003
1-year change: +0.7%
5-year change: +6.3%; +1.2% / yr
10-year change: +68.8%; +5.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
2021	44.8574
2020	44.5646
2019	42.0319
2018	41.0440
2017	38.3240
2016	42.2055
2015	40.0863
2014	42.0262
2013	34.8112
2012	25.7383

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 Romania's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) in 2021?: In 2021, Romania's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 44.86, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Romania's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) rising or falling?: Romania's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) rose 0.7% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Romania rank globally on Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)?: In 2021, Romania ranked #65 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).
How does Romania'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 Romania is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #19 of 50.
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.