Bangladesh Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Bangladesh's renewable energy was 25.00% in 2021, ranked 90th globally. This represents a 8.1% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Bangladesh's renewable energy stood at 25.00% in 2021, a decline of +2.20% from 2020. Bangladesh ranked 90th globally.
Bangladesh’s renewable‑energy share of total final consumption fell dramatically from an all‑time peak of 73.10 percent in 1991 to a trough of 25.00 percent in 2021, placing it at rank 90 globally. Over the 32‑year coverage period, the indicator dropped by 48.10 percentage points, a reversal that contrasts sharply with the modest improvements seen in peers such as Georgia (25.20 percent) and Djibouti (26.60 percent) in the same year. The steep decline reflects a combination of factors, including continued reliance on fossil‑fuel‑based electricity generation, limited investment in grid‑scale solar and wind projects, and policy gaps in incentivising small‑scale renewable installations. While the 2021 figure marks the lowest point since the series began, recent government commitments to expand solar capacity and to meet the 2030 renewable‑energy target could stabilise the downward trajectory. If financing mechanisms and regulatory frameworks are strengthened, Bangladesh may begin to reverse the decline and slowly raise its renewable‑energy share in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25.00% | −2.20% | #90 |
| 2020 | 27.20% | +1.10% | #87 |
| 2019 | 26.10% | −0.90% | #86 |
| 2018 | 27.00% | −1.10% | #84 |
| 2017 | 28.10% | −2.10% | #80 |
| 2016 | 30.20% | −2.90% | #76 |
| 2015 | 33.10% | −2.30% | #70 |
| 2014 | 35.40% | −1.60% | #70 |
| 2013 | 37.00% | −0.30% | #70 |
| 2012 | 37.30% | −1.10% | #70 |
| 2011 | 38.40% | −1.90% | #64 |
| 2010 | 40.30% | −2.80% | #63 |
| 2009 | 43.10% | −2.10% | #63 |
| 2008 | 45.20% | −2.00% | #59 |
| 2007 | 47.20% | −1.40% | #57 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangladesh's renewable energy was 25.00% in 2021. Ranked 90th globally. This represents a 8.1% decrease from the previous year.
Bangladesh's renewable energy peaked at 73.10% in 1991.
The lowest renewable energy in Bangladesh was 25.00% in 2021.
Bangladesh ranks 90th globally in renewable energy as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The renewable energy of Bangladesh in 2021 was 25.00%. This ranks 90th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_renewable-energy,
title = {Bangladesh Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}