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United Arab Emirates: Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)

In , United Arab Emirates's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 4.20.

That's up 11.1% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 34.01 . United Arab Emirates ranks #170 globally out of 204 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #13 of 23.

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

Trend (2002–2021)

United Arab Emirates Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) trend 2014: Oil price collapse
  • 2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak
4.20
Trough
0.00
1-year change
+11.1%
5-year change
+1,593.0%
+76.1% / yr
10-year change
+18,494.1%
+68.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
4.2013
3.7832
2.6459
0.8852
0.5577
0.2482
0.2402
0.2636
0.0784
0.0223

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.ZSCategory: Energy

Frequently asked questions

What was United Arab Emirates's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) in 2021?
In 2021, United Arab Emirates's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 4.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Arab Emirates's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) rising or falling?
United Arab Emirates's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) rose 11.1% from 2020 to 2021.
How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)?
In 2021, United Arab Emirates ranked #170 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).
How does United Arab Emirates'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 United Arab Emirates is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #13 of 23.
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.