Greece Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Greece's renewable energy was 21.50% in 2021, ranked 100th globally. This represents a 7.0% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Greece's renewable energy stood at 21.50% in 2021, a rise of +1.40% from 2020. Greece ranked 100th globally.
Greece’s share of renewable energy in final consumption rose from 7.80 percent in 1990 to an all‑time peak of 21.50 percent in 2021, placing the country at rank 100 globally and slightly below peers such as El Salvador (21.90 percent) and Moldova (21.40 percent). The upward trajectory was interrupted by a trough of 7.10 percent in 2001, after which sustained policy incentives and EU renewable targets drove a steady climb over the subsequent two decades. The 32‑year coverage shows that the share more than doubled, reflecting expanded wind, solar and hydro capacity and the gradual phase‑out of coal‑fired generation. While the 2021 figure matches the highest level recorded, further growth will depend on the pace of new offshore wind projects and the implementation of the National Energy and Climate Plan, which could push Greece’s renewable share beyond the current peak in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21.50% | +1.40% | #100 |
| 2020 | 20.10% | +1.60% | #108 |
| 2019 | 18.50% | +0.60% | #107 |
| 2018 | 17.90% | +1.50% | #109 |
| 2017 | 16.40% | +0.00% | #112 |
| 2016 | 16.40% | −1.10% | #112 |
| 2015 | 17.50% | +1.10% | #112 |
| 2014 | 16.40% | −0.20% | #115 |
| 2013 | 16.60% | +2.40% | #116 |
| 2012 | 14.20% | +2.80% | #118 |
| 2011 | 11.40% | +0.00% | #128 |
| 2010 | 11.40% | +2.20% | #127 |
| 2009 | 9.20% | +0.90% | #132 |
| 2008 | 8.30% | +0.20% | #133 |
| 2007 | 8.10% | −0.40% | #135 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Greece matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1996. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Greece's renewable energy was 21.50% in 2021. Ranked 100th globally. This represents a 7.0% increase from the previous year.
Greece's renewable energy peaked at 21.50% in 2021.
The lowest renewable energy in Greece was 7.10% in 2001.
Greece ranks 100th 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 Greece in 2021 was 21.50%. This ranks 100th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_greece_renewable-energy,
title = {Greece Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/greece/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}