India Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
India's renewable energy was 34.90% in 2021, ranked 68th globally. This represents a 3.3% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
India's renewable energy stood at 34.90% in 2021, a decline of +1.20% from 2020. India ranked 68th globally.
India's renewable energy development has experienced fluctuations over the past three decades, with a peak of 53.00 in 1990 and a trough of 32.50 in 2017. The country's renewable energy share has since recovered, reaching 34.90 in 2021, ranking it globally at number 68. This trajectory contrasts with neighboring countries such as Senegal, which boasts a higher renewable energy ratio at 35.40. India's renewable energy growth has been slower than some of its peers, and despite efforts to increase the adoption of clean energy, the country still lags behind nations with more ambitious renewable energy targets. The 2021 figure represents a significant improvement from the trough in 2017, but it remains to be seen whether India can sustain this upward trend and increase its renewable energy share to meet its growing energy demands and environmental goals. A significant increase in investment and policy support would be necessary to propel India's renewable energy sector forward and improve its global ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 34.90% | −1.20% | #68 |
| 2020 | 36.10% | +2.60% | #69 |
| 2019 | 33.50% | +0.60% | #69 |
| 2018 | 32.90% | +0.40% | #72 |
| 2017 | 32.50% | −0.50% | #73 |
| 2016 | 33.00% | −0.40% | #70 |
| 2015 | 33.40% | −0.50% | #69 |
| 2014 | 33.90% | −1.00% | #71 |
| 2013 | 34.90% | +0.10% | #72 |
| 2012 | 34.80% | −0.20% | #71 |
| 2011 | 35.00% | −1.20% | #71 |
| 2010 | 36.20% | −1.20% | #68 |
| 2009 | 37.40% | −2.00% | #69 |
| 2008 | 39.40% | −2.10% | #68 |
| 2007 | 41.50% | −1.70% | #66 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
India matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2010. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
India's renewable energy was 34.90% in 2021. Ranked 68th globally. This represents a 3.3% decrease from the previous year.
India's renewable energy peaked at 53.00% in 1990.
The lowest renewable energy in India was 32.50% in 2017.
India ranks 68th 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 India in 2021 was 34.90%. This ranks 68th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {India Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/india/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}