El Salvador Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
El Salvador's renewable energy was 21.90% in 2021, ranked 99th globally. This represents a 7.6% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
El Salvador's renewable energy stood at 21.90% in 2021, a decline of +1.80% from 2020. El Salvador ranked 99th globally.
El Salvador’s share of renewable energy in total final consumption fell dramatically from 67.10 percent in 1990, the highest level recorded in the 32‑year series, to a historic low of 19.40 percent in 2019 before a modest rebound to 21.90 percent in 2021, placing the country 99th globally. The steep decline reflects limited investment in hydro, wind and solar assets during the 2000s, while regional peers such as Greece (21.50 percent) and Mauritania (22.10 percent) maintained steadier shares, suggesting that policy continuity and grid‑integration incentives can sustain higher renewable penetration. The 2021 figure, although still well below the early‑1990s peak, indicates a reversal of the trough trend and aligns El Salvador with other small‑economy performers like Cabo Verde (22.60 percent). Continued expansion of distributed solar and supportive financing mechanisms will be crucial if the country is to close the gap with its peers and secure a more durable upward trajectory in renewable energy use.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21.90% | −1.80% | #99 |
| 2020 | 23.70% | +4.30% | #95 |
| 2019 | 19.40% | −3.80% | #102 |
| 2018 | 23.20% | −1.80% | #96 |
| 2017 | 25.00% | +4.30% | #90 |
| 2016 | 20.70% | −0.30% | #105 |
| 2015 | 21.00% | −3.00% | #106 |
| 2014 | 24.00% | −3.50% | #97 |
| 2013 | 27.50% | −2.80% | #87 |
| 2012 | 30.30% | +0.80% | #81 |
| 2011 | 29.50% | −3.10% | #85 |
| 2010 | 32.60% | +0.40% | #76 |
| 2009 | 32.20% | +0.70% | #80 |
| 2008 | 31.50% | +3.30% | #81 |
| 2007 | 28.20% | −6.60% | #86 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
El Salvador matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1989. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
El Salvador's renewable energy was 21.90% in 2021. Ranked 99th globally. This represents a 7.6% decrease from the previous year.
El Salvador's renewable energy peaked at 67.10% in 1990.
The lowest renewable energy in El Salvador was 19.40% in 2019.
El Salvador ranks 99th 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 El Salvador in 2021 was 21.90%. This ranks 99th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_el-salvador_renewable-energy,
title = {El Salvador Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/el-salvador/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}