Egypt, Arab Republic of Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Egypt, Arab Republic of's renewable energy was 6.10% in 2021, ranked 160th globally. This represents a 9.0% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Egypt, Arab Republic of's renewable energy stood at 6.10% in 2021, a decline of +0.60% from 2020. Egypt, Arab Republic of ranked 160th globally.
Egypt’s share of renewable energy in total final energy consumption fell from 9.00 percent in 1990 to a low of 4.90 percent in 2017, marking the all‑time trough for the 32‑year series, before recovering to 6.10 percent in 2021, a level that placed the country at 160th in the global ranking. The peak of 10.00 percent occurred in 1994, indicating that the early 1990s were the most favorable period for renewable uptake, after which a long‑term decline set in. By 2021 Egypt’s renewable share was only marginally below Israel’s 6.20 percent and above the Virgin Islands (US) at 5.90 percent, suggesting that regional peers are modestly ahead. The modest rebound after 2017 reflects policy shifts toward solar and wind projects, yet the share remains well below the 2030 target of 20 percent set in the country’s Sustainable Development Strategy. Continued investment in grid integration and storage will be crucial to sustain the upward trajectory and close the gap with higher‑performing neighbors.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6.10% | −0.60% | #160 |
| 2020 | 6.70% | +0.50% | #158 |
| 2019 | 6.20% | +1.20% | #159 |
| 2018 | 5.00% | +0.10% | #161 |
| 2017 | 4.90% | −0.20% | #163 |
| 2016 | 5.10% | −0.20% | #159 |
| 2015 | 5.30% | −0.10% | #158 |
| 2014 | 5.40% | +0.10% | #155 |
| 2013 | 5.30% | +0.00% | #154 |
| 2012 | 5.30% | −0.10% | #152 |
| 2011 | 5.40% | +0.00% | #154 |
| 2010 | 5.40% | −0.30% | #152 |
| 2009 | 5.70% | −0.20% | #148 |
| 2008 | 5.90% | −0.10% | #146 |
| 2007 | 6.00% | −0.20% | #146 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Egypt, Arab Republic of matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Egypt, Arab Republic of's renewable energy was 6.10% in 2021. Ranked 160th globally. This represents a 9.0% decrease from the previous year.
Egypt, Arab Republic of's renewable energy peaked at 10.00% in 1994.
The lowest renewable energy in Egypt, Arab Republic of was 4.90% in 2017.
Egypt, Arab Republic of ranks 160th 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 Egypt, Arab Republic of in 2021 was 6.10%. This ranks 160th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_egypt-arab-republic-of_renewable-energy,
title = {Egypt, Arab Republic of Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/egypt-arab-republic-of/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}