Colombia Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Colombia's renewable energy was 29.70% in 2021, ranked 78th globally. This represents a 7.2% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Colombia's renewable energy stood at 29.70% in 2021, a decline of +2.30% from 2020. Colombia ranked 78th globally.
Colombia’s share of renewable energy in total final consumption fell from an all‑time peak of 38.10 percent in 1990 to a trough of 25.70 percent in 1997, marking a sustained decline that has persisted for more than three decades. By 2021 the share had recovered modestly to 29.70 percent, placing the country 78th in the world and aligning it closely with Fiji’s 29.70 percent and Namibia’s 30.00 percent. The long‑term downward trend reflects structural reliance on hydro‑electric generation vulnerable to droughts, limited expansion of wind and solar capacity, and policy gaps that have constrained diversification. Although recent reforms aim to boost private investment and streamline permitting for renewable projects, the modest rebound to just under 30 percent suggests that without stronger fiscal incentives and grid integration measures, Colombia’s renewable share is likely to remain stagnant. Accelerated deployment of distributed solar and offshore wind could reverse the historic decline and push the country toward a higher‑growth trajectory in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 29.70% | −2.30% | #78 |
| 2020 | 32.00% | +0.50% | #74 |
| 2019 | 31.50% | +1.10% | #74 |
| 2018 | 30.40% | −1.80% | #76 |
| 2017 | 32.20% | +1.70% | #74 |
| 2016 | 30.50% | −0.60% | #75 |
| 2015 | 31.10% | −1.00% | #74 |
| 2014 | 32.10% | +0.10% | #75 |
| 2013 | 32.00% | +2.40% | #78 |
| 2012 | 29.60% | +0.00% | #83 |
| 2011 | 29.60% | −1.00% | #84 |
| 2010 | 30.60% | −0.80% | #81 |
| 2009 | 31.40% | +0.60% | #82 |
| 2008 | 30.80% | −0.20% | #83 |
| 2007 | 31.00% | +0.40% | #81 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Colombia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Colombia's renewable energy was 29.70% in 2021. Ranked 78th globally. This represents a 7.2% decrease from the previous year.
Colombia's renewable energy peaked at 38.10% in 1990.
The lowest renewable energy in Colombia was 25.70% in 1997.
Colombia ranks 78th 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 Colombia in 2021 was 29.70%. This ranks 78th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_colombia_renewable-energy,
title = {Colombia Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/colombia/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}