Finland Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Finland's renewable energy was 50.20% in 2021, ranked 48th globally. This represents a 6.1% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Finland's renewable energy stood at 50.20% in 2021, a rise of +2.90% from 2020. Finland ranked 48th globally.
Finland’s share of renewable energy in total final consumption rose from 24.00 percent in 1991, the all‑time trough, to 50.20 percent in 2021, the latest year and also the all‑time peak, placing the country 48th globally. Over the 32‑year span the increase averages roughly 0.82 percentage points per year, reflecting sustained policy support for wind, bioenergy and hydropower. The 2021 figure of 50.20 percent is marginally below the share recorded by Lao PDR (51.50 percent) and just above that of Solomon Islands (49.10 percent), illustrating Finland’s position among a diverse group of nations that have crossed the half‑share threshold. The upward trajectory has been driven by ambitious renewable targets, grid upgrades and subsidies for clean‑technology deployment. Continued expansion of offshore wind capacity and further integration of renewable sources into industry and transport are likely to keep the share rising, though the pace could be altered by changes in electricity demand or fiscal support for fossil‑fuel alternatives.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 50.20% | +2.90% | #48 |
| 2020 | 47.30% | +1.90% | #53 |
| 2019 | 45.40% | +1.20% | #55 |
| 2018 | 44.20% | −0.20% | #53 |
| 2017 | 44.40% | +2.00% | #55 |
| 2016 | 42.40% | −0.80% | #60 |
| 2015 | 43.20% | +2.00% | #59 |
| 2014 | 41.20% | +2.70% | #62 |
| 2013 | 38.50% | −0.20% | #66 |
| 2012 | 38.70% | +3.60% | #67 |
| 2011 | 35.10% | +1.70% | #70 |
| 2010 | 33.40% | +0.90% | #73 |
| 2009 | 32.50% | −2.10% | #79 |
| 2008 | 34.60% | +2.80% | #74 |
| 2007 | 31.80% | +0.60% | #80 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Finland 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
Finland's renewable energy was 50.20% in 2021. Ranked 48th globally. This represents a 6.1% increase from the previous year.
Finland's renewable energy peaked at 50.20% in 2021.
The lowest renewable energy in Finland was 24.00% in 1991.
Finland ranks 48th 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 Finland in 2021 was 50.20%. This ranks 48th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_finland_renewable-energy,
title = {Finland Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/finland/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}