Bolivia, Plurinational State of Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's renewable energy was 12.80% in 2021, ranked 128th globally. This represents a 24.3% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's renewable energy stood at 12.80% in 2021, a decline of +4.10% from 2020. Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranked 128th globally.
Bolivia’s share of renewable energy in total final consumption fell dramatically over the 32‑year series, slipping from an early‑1990s high of 38.10 percent in 1991 to a trough of 12.80 percent in 2021, the lowest value recorded and ranking the country 128th globally. The decline contrasts sharply with the modest levels observed in peer economies such as Mexico (13.00 percent) and Ireland (12.70 percent) in the same year, indicating that Bolivia’s renewable transition has lagged behind comparable nations despite abundant hydro‑electric potential in the Andes. The early peak coincided with a period of extensive investment in small‑scale hydro projects, but subsequent policy shifts, reduced public financing and the expansion of fossil‑fuel‑based generation have eroded that progress. If the government reinstates incentives for solar and wind development and strengthens grid integration, the downward trajectory could be halted and a gradual rebound in renewable share may emerge in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12.80% | −4.10% | #128 |
| 2020 | 16.90% | +3.40% | #117 |
| 2019 | 13.50% | −0.80% | #125 |
| 2018 | 14.30% | +0.00% | #121 |
| 2017 | 14.30% | +0.70% | #120 |
| 2016 | 13.60% | −0.60% | #120 |
| 2015 | 14.20% | −0.80% | #119 |
| 2014 | 15.00% | −1.00% | #117 |
| 2013 | 16.00% | −1.40% | #119 |
| 2012 | 17.40% | −0.70% | #107 |
| 2011 | 18.10% | −1.80% | #106 |
| 2010 | 19.90% | −0.70% | #105 |
| 2009 | 20.60% | −0.70% | #98 |
| 2008 | 21.30% | −0.80% | #96 |
| 2007 | 22.10% | −1.60% | #94 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bolivia, Plurinational State of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's renewable energy was 12.80% in 2021. Ranked 128th globally. This represents a 24.3% decrease from the previous year.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's renewable energy peaked at 38.10% in 1991.
The lowest renewable energy in Bolivia, Plurinational State of was 12.80% in 2021.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 128th 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 Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2021 was 12.80%. This ranks 128th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Bolivia, Plurinational State of Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bolivia-plurinational-state-of/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}