Guatemala Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Guatemala's renewable energy was 62.10% in 2021, ranked 34th globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Guatemala's renewable energy stood at 62.10% in 2021, a decline of +3.40% from 2020. Guatemala ranked 34th globally.
Guatemala’s renewable‑energy share fell from an all‑time peak of 75.00 percent in 1990 to a trough of 61.30 percent in 2001 before rising modestly to 62.10 percent in 2021, placing the country 34th globally. The 30‑year coverage shows a long‑term downward bias, with the most recent figure only marginally above the 2001 low and still below the early‑1990s level. Compared with peer nations of similar rank, Guatemala’s 2021 share is slightly lower than Myanmar’s 62.90 percent and just above Norway’s 61.40 percent, suggesting that regional performance is clustered around the low‑sixties. The persistence of a sub‑70 percent renewable mix reflects limited expansion of hydro, geothermal and biomass capacity despite favorable climatic conditions. Continued investment in diversified renewable infrastructure, coupled with policy incentives for private sector participation, could reverse the gradual decline and push the share toward the higher levels recorded at the start of the monitoring period.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 62.10% | −3.40% | #34 |
| 2020 | 65.50% | +2.70% | #32 |
| 2019 | 62.80% | −1.20% | #33 |
| 2018 | 64.00% | −1.00% | #33 |
| 2017 | 65.00% | +1.80% | #33 |
| 2016 | 63.20% | −0.10% | #36 |
| 2015 | 63.30% | −2.90% | #36 |
| 2014 | 66.20% | −1.00% | #35 |
| 2013 | 67.20% | −0.20% | #33 |
| 2012 | 67.40% | +0.30% | #35 |
| 2011 | 67.10% | +0.00% | #35 |
| 2010 | 67.10% | +1.80% | #33 |
| 2009 | 65.30% | −1.20% | #37 |
| 2008 | 66.50% | +3.20% | #37 |
| 2007 | 63.30% | −1.40% | #39 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guatemala matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guatemala's renewable energy was 62.10% in 2021. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from the previous year.
Guatemala's renewable energy peaked at 75.00% in 1990.
The lowest renewable energy in Guatemala was 61.30% in 2001.
Guatemala ranks 34th 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 Guatemala in 2021 was 62.10%. This ranks 34th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guatemala_renewable-energy,
title = {Guatemala Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guatemala/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}