Italy Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Italy's renewable energy was 17.50% in 2021, ranked 114th globally. This represents a 6.4% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Italy's renewable energy stood at 17.50% in 2021, a decline of +1.20% from 2020. Italy ranked 114th globally.
Italy's share of renewable energy in total final energy consumption stood at 17.50 percent in 2021, placing it 114th globally, slightly below neighboring Germany’s 17.60 percent and above the Czech Republic’s 17.20 percent. The country’s renewable energy usage has expanded significantly since 1990, when it recorded a historic low of 3.80 percent, marking a steady upward trajectory over 32 years of available data. The highest level was reached in 2020 at 18.70 percent, indicating that Italy briefly accelerated its adoption before a slight dip in the most recent figure. This peak in 2020 suggests momentum in renewable deployment, potentially driven by EU climate targets and domestic investments in solar and wind infrastructure. However, the minor decline in 2021 raises questions about the consistency of policy implementation and grid integration capacity. Sustained growth will depend on continued regulatory support, modernization of energy infrastructure, and increased private and public investment in clean technologies. Without stronger measures, Italy may struggle to maintain alignment with regional peers and broader decarbonization goals.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17.50% | −1.20% | #114 |
| 2020 | 18.70% | +1.40% | #112 |
| 2019 | 17.30% | +0.20% | #110 |
| 2018 | 17.10% | +0.70% | #111 |
| 2017 | 16.40% | +0.30% | #113 |
| 2016 | 16.10% | −0.50% | #113 |
| 2015 | 16.60% | −0.50% | #113 |
| 2014 | 17.10% | +0.80% | #114 |
| 2013 | 16.30% | +1.90% | #118 |
| 2012 | 14.40% | +2.50% | #117 |
| 2011 | 11.90% | −0.90% | #126 |
| 2010 | 12.80% | +0.30% | #120 |
| 2009 | 12.50% | +1.70% | #120 |
| 2008 | 10.80% | +2.10% | #121 |
| 2007 | 8.70% | +1.20% | #129 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Italy matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1986. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Italy's renewable energy was 17.50% in 2021. Ranked 114th globally. This represents a 6.4% decrease from the previous year.
Italy's renewable energy peaked at 18.70% in 2020.
The lowest renewable energy in Italy was 3.80% in 1990.
Italy ranks 114th 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 Italy in 2021 was 17.50%. This ranks 114th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_italy_renewable-energy,
title = {Italy Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/italy/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}