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

In 2021, Spain ranked #64 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).

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

Name: Spain: Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
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In 2021, Spain's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 47.01.

That's up 5.6% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 34.01 . Spain ranks #64 globally out of 204 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #18 of 50.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak: 47.01; 2021
Trough: 15.60; 2002
1-year change: +5.6%
5-year change: +19.5%; +3.6% / yr
10-year change: +53.8%; +4.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
2021	47.0149
2020	44.5277
2019	37.7725
2018	38.7587
2017	32.8921
2016	39.3498
2015	35.7116
2014	40.9223
2013	40.4695
2012	30.4411

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 Spain's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) in 2021?: In 2021, Spain's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 47.01, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Spain's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) rising or falling?: Spain's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) rose 5.6% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Spain rank globally on Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)?: In 2021, Spain ranked #64 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).
How does Spain'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 Spain is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #18 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.