Libya Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Libya's renewable energy was 3.10% in 2021, ranked 172nd globally. This represents a 3.1% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Libya's renewable energy stood at 3.10% in 2021, a decline of +0.10% from 2020. Libya ranked 172nd globally.
Libya’s renewable‑energy share remained stagnant at 3.10 percent in 2021, placing the country 172nd in the global ranking and matching its earliest recorded figure from 1990. The modest increase to an all‑time peak of 3.20 percent in 2020 was quickly reversed, with the index slipping back to 3.10 percent the following year, underscoring the fragility of recent gains. The trough of 2.00 percent recorded in 2000 highlights a long‑standing challenge in diversifying the energy mix, a challenge that persists despite the country’s abundant solar potential. Compared with peer nations, Libya’s performance aligns closely with the Isle of Man’s 3.20 percent and trails Mongolia’s 3.00 percent, while remaining well below the Russian Federation’s 3.50 percent. The 32‑year coverage shows little structural shift, suggesting that without substantial policy incentives, investment in grid infrastructure, and regional cooperation, the renewable‑energy trajectory is likely to remain flat in the near term.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.10% | −0.10% | #172 |
| 2020 | 3.20% | +0.20% | #172 |
| 2019 | 3.00% | +0.10% | #171 |
| 2018 | 2.90% | +0.00% | #171 |
| 2017 | 2.90% | +0.10% | #171 |
| 2016 | 2.80% | −0.10% | #171 |
| 2015 | 2.90% | +0.60% | #170 |
| 2014 | 2.30% | −0.10% | #171 |
| 2013 | 2.40% | −0.20% | #171 |
| 2012 | 2.60% | −0.60% | #169 |
| 2011 | 3.20% | +0.70% | #163 |
| 2010 | 2.50% | −0.10% | #166 |
| 2009 | 2.60% | −0.30% | #165 |
| 2008 | 2.90% | −0.20% | #163 |
| 2007 | 3.10% | +0.20% | #163 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Libya matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Libya's renewable energy was 3.10% in 2021. Ranked 172nd globally. This represents a 3.1% decrease from the previous year.
Libya's renewable energy peaked at 3.20% in 2011.
The lowest renewable energy in Libya was 2.00% in 1999.
Libya ranks 172nd 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 Libya in 2021 was 3.10%. This ranks 172nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_libya_renewable-energy,
title = {Libya Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/libya/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}