Lebanon Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Lebanon's renewable energy was 6.80% in 2021, ranked 158th globally. This represents a 7.9% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Lebanon's renewable energy stood at 6.80% in 2021, a rise of +0.50% from 2020. Lebanon ranked 158th globally.
Lebanon’s share of renewable energy in total final consumption fell from an all‑time peak of 11.30 percent in 1990 to a trough of 4.00 percent in 2017, before rising modestly to 6.80 percent in 2021, placing the country at 158th globally. This 32‑year trajectory reflects a long‑term decline despite recent policy efforts, and the 2021 figure remains lower than that of comparable peers such as Israel (6.20 percent) and Malaysia (7.50 percent). The steep drop after the 1990 peak coincided with periods of political instability and limited investment in renewable infrastructure, while the modest rebound since 2017 aligns with the adoption of national renewable targets and modest solar and wind projects. Continued expansion of grid‑connected solar capacity and the implementation of supportive financing mechanisms could accelerate progress, potentially moving Lebanon’s renewable share above regional averages in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6.80% | +0.50% | #158 |
| 2020 | 6.30% | +1.20% | #160 |
| 2019 | 5.10% | +0.40% | #165 |
| 2018 | 4.70% | +0.70% | #165 |
| 2017 | 4.00% | +0.00% | #165 |
| 2016 | 4.00% | −0.20% | #166 |
| 2015 | 4.20% | +0.00% | #161 |
| 2014 | 4.20% | −1.70% | #159 |
| 2013 | 5.90% | +0.30% | #151 |
| 2012 | 5.60% | −0.60% | #151 |
| 2011 | 6.20% | +0.50% | #149 |
| 2010 | 5.70% | +1.40% | #149 |
| 2009 | 4.30% | −0.80% | #156 |
| 2008 | 5.10% | −2.20% | #150 |
| 2007 | 7.30% | +0.90% | #139 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lebanon matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lebanon's renewable energy was 6.80% in 2021. Ranked 158th globally. This represents a 7.9% increase from the previous year.
Lebanon's renewable energy peaked at 11.30% in 1990.
The lowest renewable energy in Lebanon was 4.00% in 2016.
Lebanon ranks 158th 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 Lebanon in 2021 was 6.80%. This ranks 158th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lebanon_renewable-energy,
title = {Lebanon Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lebanon/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}