Ecuador Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Ecuador's renewable energy was 18.90% in 2021, ranked 110th globally. This represents a 6.4% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Ecuador's renewable energy stood at 18.90% in 2021, a decline of +1.30% from 2020. Ecuador ranked 110th globally.
Ecuador’s share of renewable energy in total final consumption fell to 18.90 percent in 2021, placing the country at 110th in the global ranking according to World Bank data. This figure represents a reversal of the early‑1990s high of 24.20 percent, which was recorded in 1991 and remained the all‑time peak over the 32‑year series. The downward trajectory continued to a nadir of 11.80 percent in 2013 before a modest recovery in the subsequent decade. Compared with peer nations of similar rank, Ecuador’s 2021 level is slightly above Andorra’s 18.40 percent and marginally below Thailand’s 19.00 percent, while Spain and Thailand both reported 19.00 percent, illustrating that Ecuador remains near the lower end of the group. The recent uptick suggests that policies promoting solar and hydroelectric development could sustain a gradual increase, but without further investment the country risks stagnating near its current 18‑19 percent range.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18.90% | −1.30% | #110 |
| 2020 | 20.20% | +2.50% | #107 |
| 2019 | 17.70% | +1.40% | #108 |
| 2018 | 16.30% | −0.70% | #114 |
| 2017 | 17.00% | +2.20% | #110 |
| 2016 | 14.80% | +1.70% | #117 |
| 2015 | 13.10% | +0.90% | #123 |
| 2014 | 12.20% | +0.40% | #124 |
| 2013 | 11.80% | −1.40% | #127 |
| 2012 | 13.20% | +0.00% | #120 |
| 2011 | 13.20% | +1.40% | #117 |
| 2010 | 11.80% | −1.10% | #125 |
| 2009 | 12.90% | −2.40% | #118 |
| 2008 | 15.30% | −0.60% | #111 |
| 2007 | 15.90% | +1.70% | #110 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ecuador 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
Ecuador's renewable energy was 18.90% in 2021. Ranked 110th globally. This represents a 6.4% decrease from the previous year.
Ecuador's renewable energy peaked at 24.20% in 1990.
The lowest renewable energy in Ecuador was 11.80% in 2010.
Ecuador ranks 110th 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 Ecuador in 2021 was 18.90%. This ranks 110th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ecuador_renewable-energy,
title = {Ecuador Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ecuador/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}