Mauritania Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Mauritania's renewable energy was 19.53% in 2025, ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Mauritania's renewable energy stood at 19.53% in 2025, a decline of +0.07% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 19.53% by 2025. Mauritania ranked 33rd globally.
Mauritania’s share of renewable energy in total final energy consumption has fallen dramatically over the 34‑year span from 47.00 percent in 1990, the all‑time peak, to 19.53 percent in 2025, the current trough and the 33rd‑ranked value globally. This decline contrasts sharply with many small economies that have maintained higher shares; for example, Andorra recorded 20.26 percent and Vanuatu 19.18 percent in the same year. The downward trajectory reflects limited investment in solar and wind infrastructure, persistent reliance on traditional biomass, and modest policy incentives relative to regional peers. While the World Bank data show a persistent erosion of the renewable mix, recent commitments to expand grid‑connected solar farms and to improve regulatory frameworks could stabilize the share and potentially reverse the decline. Continued financing and technology transfer will be crucial if Mauritania is to halt the fall and move toward a modest recovery in renewable energy use.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 19.53% | - | - |
| 2025 | 19.53% | −0.07% | #33 |
| 2022 | 19.60% | −2.50% | #33 |
| 2021 | 22.10% | +1.20% | #98 |
| 2020 | 20.90% | −0.30% | #104 |
| 2019 | 21.20% | −0.40% | #97 |
| 2018 | 21.60% | −3.90% | #101 |
| 2017 | 25.50% | −6.20% | #87 |
| 2016 | 31.70% | +3.40% | #73 |
| 2015 | 28.30% | −2.70% | #80 |
| 2014 | 31.00% | −4.10% | #77 |
| 2013 | 35.10% | +3.20% | #71 |
| 2012 | 31.90% | −1.40% | #76 |
| 2011 | 33.30% | −0.70% | #74 |
| 2010 | 34.00% | +0.60% | #72 |
| 2009 | 33.40% | −2.40% | #76 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mauritania matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2006. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mauritania's renewable energy was 19.53% in 2025. Ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Mauritania's renewable energy peaked at 47.00% in 1990.
The lowest renewable energy in Mauritania was 19.53% in 2025.
Mauritania ranks 33rd globally in renewable energy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mauritania's renewable energy is projected to reach 19.53% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The renewable energy of Mauritania in 2025 was 19.53%. This ranks 33rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mauritania_renewable-energy,
title = {Mauritania Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mauritania/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}