Kiribati Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Kiribati's renewable energy was 41.76% in 2025, ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Kiribati's renewable energy stood at 41.76% in 2025, a decline of +0.14% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 41.76% by 2025. Kiribati ranked 23rd globally.
Kiribati’s share of renewable energy in total final consumption fell from an all‑time peak of 64.00 % in 1990 to a trough of 41.76 % in 2025, placing the nation at rank 23 globally in the latest World Bank dataset. Over the 34‑year coverage period the decline reflects both limited domestic renewable resources and the growing proportion of imported fossil‑fuel electricity needed to meet rising demand on the scattered atolls. By contrast, nearby Pacific peers such as Samoa recorded a higher share of 35.86 % in 2025, while Fiji’s renewable contribution stood at 32.64 %, underscoring regional variation in energy mix transitions. The downward trajectory suggests that without substantial investment in solar, wind or ocean‑thermal technologies, Kiribati is likely to continue lagging behind its neighbours. Accelerated deployment of off‑grid renewable systems and regional power‑pool integration could reverse the trend and stabilize the country’s renewable share in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 41.76% | - | - |
| 2025 | 41.76% | −0.14% | #23 |
| 2022 | 41.90% | −0.30% | #23 |
| 2021 | 42.20% | +0.00% | #55 |
| 2020 | 42.20% | +0.00% | #59 |
| 2019 | 42.20% | −0.10% | #57 |
| 2018 | 42.30% | −0.20% | #57 |
| 2017 | 42.50% | −5.60% | #58 |
| 2016 | 48.10% | +0.60% | #51 |
| 2015 | 47.50% | −0.50% | #53 |
| 2014 | 48.00% | +1.80% | #51 |
| 2013 | 46.20% | −2.50% | #56 |
| 2012 | 48.70% | −1.80% | #52 |
| 2011 | 50.50% | +0.40% | #50 |
| 2010 | 50.10% | −0.30% | #53 |
| 2009 | 50.40% | +0.70% | #54 |
Analysis
Kiribati's renewable energy was 41.76% in 2025, a decline of −0.14% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 41.76% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kiribati's renewable energy was 41.76% in 2025. Ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Kiribati's renewable energy peaked at 64.00% in 1990.
The lowest renewable energy in Kiribati was 41.76% in 2025.
Kiribati ranks 23rd globally in renewable energy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kiribati's renewable energy is projected to reach 41.76% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The renewable energy of Kiribati in 2025 was 41.76%. This ranks 23rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kiribati_renewable-energy,
title = {Kiribati Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kiribati/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}