Kenya Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Kenya's renewable energy was 67.70% in 2021, ranked 30th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Kenya's renewable energy stood at 67.70% in 2021, a decline of +1.30% from 2020. Kenya ranked 30th globally.
Kenya’s renewable‑energy share fell from 76.50 % in 1990 to a trough of 67.70 % in 2021, making it the world’s 30th‑largest holder of renewable electricity at the latest measurement. The all‑time peak of 81.60 % was reached in 2003, after which the share entered a gradual decline that persisted for nearly three decades. This downward trajectory contrasts with the modestly higher performance of its regional peer Chad, which recorded 69.90 % in the same year, and with Sierra Leone’s 71.10 % share, underscoring divergent policy outcomes within East Africa. The long‑term reduction may reflect slower investment in grid integration, limited expansion of wind and solar capacity, and continued reliance on biomass and hydroelectric sources vulnerable to climate variability. If Kenya accelerates financing for utility‑scale solar farms and improves storage infrastructure, the current trend could reverse, raising the renewable share toward earlier peak levels and strengthening its position among the continent’s clean‑energy leaders.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 67.70% | −1.30% | #30 |
| 2020 | 69.00% | +0.90% | #30 |
| 2019 | 68.10% | −0.60% | #31 |
| 2018 | 68.70% | +0.60% | #31 |
| 2017 | 68.10% | −0.20% | #31 |
| 2016 | 68.30% | −0.90% | #31 |
| 2015 | 69.20% | −2.60% | #31 |
| 2014 | 71.80% | −2.50% | #32 |
| 2013 | 74.30% | −1.90% | #30 |
| 2012 | 76.20% | +1.50% | #27 |
| 2011 | 74.70% | +0.70% | #31 |
| 2010 | 74.00% | −1.60% | #31 |
| 2009 | 75.60% | −2.60% | #29 |
| 2008 | 78.20% | +0.00% | #28 |
| 2007 | 78.20% | +0.60% | #29 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kenya matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kenya's renewable energy was 67.70% in 2021. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from the previous year.
Kenya's renewable energy peaked at 81.60% in 2003.
The lowest renewable energy in Kenya was 67.70% in 2021.
Kenya ranks 30th 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 Kenya in 2021 was 67.70%. This ranks 30th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kenya_renewable-energy,
title = {Kenya Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kenya/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}