Belgium Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Belgium's renewable energy was 11.70% in 2021, ranked 136th globally. This represents a 4.9% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Belgium's renewable energy stood at 11.70% in 2021, a decline of +0.60% from 2020. Belgium ranked 136th globally.
Belgium’s share of renewable energy in total final consumption rose from a modest 1.30 percent in 1990 to 11.70 percent in 2021, placing it 136th in the world according to the World Bank. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of 0.90 percent in 1994, reaching an all‑time peak of 12.30 percent in 2020 before a slight dip the following year. Over the 32‑year coverage period the increase reflects sustained policy support, expansion of wind and solar capacity, and integration of renewable sources into the electricity grid. Compared with peer nations, Belgium’s 2021 figure is marginally below Türkiye’s 12.00 percent and Timor‑Leste’s 12.10 percent, yet above Greenland’s and Tunisia’s 11.60 percent, underscoring a competitive but not leading position in the European context. Continued investment in offshore wind and storage technologies is likely to lift Belgium’s renewable share further, reinforcing its gradual shift toward a low‑carbon energy system.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11.70% | −0.60% | #136 |
| 2020 | 12.30% | +2.10% | #130 |
| 2019 | 10.20% | −0.50% | #140 |
| 2018 | 10.70% | +1.00% | #136 |
| 2017 | 9.70% | +0.50% | #142 |
| 2016 | 9.20% | −0.20% | #143 |
| 2015 | 9.40% | +0.30% | #141 |
| 2014 | 9.10% | +0.80% | #142 |
| 2013 | 8.30% | +0.60% | #143 |
| 2012 | 7.70% | +1.00% | #144 |
| 2011 | 6.70% | +0.50% | #147 |
| 2010 | 6.20% | +1.30% | #147 |
| 2009 | 4.90% | +0.90% | #151 |
| 2008 | 4.00% | +0.60% | #157 |
| 2007 | 3.40% | +0.50% | #161 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belgium matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belgium's renewable energy was 11.70% in 2021. Ranked 136th globally. This represents a 4.9% decrease from the previous year.
Belgium's renewable energy peaked at 12.30% in 2020.
The lowest renewable energy in Belgium was 0.90% in 1994.
Belgium ranks 136th 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 Belgium in 2021 was 11.70%. This ranks 136th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belgium_renewable-energy,
title = {Belgium Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belgium/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}