Mongolia Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Mongolia's renewable energy was 3.00% in 2021, ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 3.4% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Mongolia's renewable energy stood at 3.00% in 2021, a rise of +0.10% from 2020. Mongolia ranked 173rd globally.
Mongolia’s share of renewable energy in total final consumption stood at 3.00 percent in 2021, placing it 173rd globally and just below peers such as Libya (3.10 percent) and the Isle of Man (3.20 percent). The indicator has fluctuated over the 32‑year series, rising from a low of 1.90 percent in 1990 to a historic high of 6.50 percent in 2002, before slipping to an all‑time trough of 1.80 percent in 2017. The post‑peak decline reflects limited investment in wind and solar capacity amid a continued reliance on coal for electricity generation, while the modest rebound to 2021 suggests recent policy incentives and modest solar projects are beginning to bear fruit. If Mongolia expands grid‑integration of renewables and leverages its abundant wind corridors, the upward trajectory observed since 2017 could accelerate, potentially raising the renewable share well above the current 3 percent level in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.00% | +0.10% | #173 |
| 2020 | 2.90% | +0.60% | #173 |
| 2019 | 2.30% | +0.20% | #175 |
| 2018 | 2.10% | +0.30% | #174 |
| 2017 | 1.80% | −1.60% | #179 |
| 2016 | 3.40% | −0.10% | #168 |
| 2015 | 3.50% | +0.20% | #164 |
| 2014 | 3.30% | +0.30% | #163 |
| 2013 | 3.00% | +0.00% | #167 |
| 2012 | 3.00% | −1.00% | #163 |
| 2011 | 4.00% | −0.50% | #160 |
| 2010 | 4.50% | +0.10% | #157 |
| 2009 | 4.40% | −0.30% | #154 |
| 2008 | 4.70% | +0.00% | #153 |
| 2007 | 4.70% | +0.20% | #149 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mongolia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mongolia's renewable energy was 3.00% in 2021. Ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 3.4% increase from the previous year.
Mongolia's renewable energy peaked at 6.50% in 2002.
The lowest renewable energy in Mongolia was 1.80% in 2017.
Mongolia ranks 173rd 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 Mongolia in 2021 was 3.00%. This ranks 173rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mongolia_renewable-energy,
title = {Mongolia Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mongolia/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}