Barbados Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Barbados's renewable energy was 6.45% in 2025, ranked 49th globally. This represents a 17.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Barbados's renewable energy stood at 6.45% in 2025, a rise of +0.95% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.45% by 2025. Barbados ranked 49th globally.
Barbados' renewable energy sector has experienced significant fluctuations over the past three decades, with a notable peak of 17.50% in 1990 and a trough of 2.80% in 2016. The country's renewable energy share has been steadily increasing since the trough, reaching 6.45% in 2025. This growth is comparable to that of French Polynesia, which ranks slightly higher with a share of 6.75%. In contrast to its peers, Barbados' renewable energy sector has been steadily recovering, but the pace of growth has been moderate. The country's renewable energy share remains below the 1990 peak, indicating that a significant portion of its energy mix still relies on non-renewable sources. To accelerate the growth of its renewable energy sector, Barbados could explore incentives for investment in solar and wind energy, such as tax credits or feed-in tariffs, which could help to drive down the cost of renewable energy and increase its share of the energy mix.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 6.45% | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.45% | +0.95% | #49 |
| 2022 | 5.50% | +0.00% | #50 |
| 2021 | 5.50% | +0.80% | #162 |
| 2020 | 4.70% | +1.30% | #167 |
| 2019 | 3.40% | −1.50% | #168 |
| 2018 | 4.90% | +0.60% | #162 |
| 2017 | 4.30% | +1.50% | #164 |
| 2016 | 2.80% | −0.20% | #170 |
| 2015 | 3.00% | +0.00% | #168 |
| 2014 | 3.00% | −0.10% | #167 |
| 2013 | 3.10% | −0.70% | #164 |
| 2012 | 3.80% | −0.30% | #160 |
| 2011 | 4.10% | −4.10% | #158 |
| 2010 | 8.20% | −0.30% | #142 |
| 2009 | 8.50% | +0.90% | #138 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Barbados's renewable energy was 6.45% in 2025. Ranked 49th globally. This represents a 17.3% increase from the previous year.
Barbados's renewable energy peaked at 17.50% in 1990.
The lowest renewable energy in Barbados was 2.80% in 2016.
Barbados ranks 49th globally in renewable energy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Barbados's renewable energy is projected to reach 6.45% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The renewable energy of Barbados in 2025 was 6.45%. This ranks 49th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_barbados_renewable-energy,
title = {Barbados Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}