Namibia Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Namibia's renewable energy was 30.00% in 2021, ranked 77th globally. This represents a 3.8% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2021.
Overview
Namibia's renewable energy stood at 30.00% in 2021, a decline of +1.20% from 2020. Namibia ranked 77th globally.
Namibia’s share of renewable energy in total final consumption fell from an all‑time peak of 42.50 percent in 1991 to a trough of 29.20 percent in 2016, before reaching 30.00 percent in 2021, ranking it 77th worldwide. The 31‑year coverage shows a sustained downward trajectory despite modest recent gains, contrasting with peers such as Peru, which recorded 30.60 percent, and Colombia at 29.70 percent in the same year. The decline after the early 1990s reflects limited investment in grid integration and a reliance on fossil‑fuel generation, while the slight rebound since 2016 aligns with policy incentives for solar and wind projects introduced in the late 2010s. Continued expansion of renewable capacity, coupled with supportive regulatory frameworks, could reverse the long‑term decline and move Namibia closer to the performance of higher‑ranking peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 30.00% | −1.20% | #77 |
| 2020 | 31.20% | +1.00% | #80 |
| 2019 | 30.20% | −0.70% | #78 |
| 2018 | 30.90% | +0.70% | #75 |
| 2017 | 30.20% | +1.00% | #75 |
| 2016 | 29.20% | −0.10% | #78 |
| 2015 | 29.30% | −0.90% | #77 |
| 2014 | 30.20% | −0.50% | #81 |
| 2013 | 30.70% | −1.20% | #79 |
| 2012 | 31.90% | +0.30% | #77 |
| 2011 | 31.60% | +0.40% | #80 |
| 2010 | 31.20% | −2.20% | #79 |
| 2009 | 33.40% | +0.90% | #77 |
| 2008 | 32.50% | −4.00% | #80 |
| 2007 | 36.50% | +0.70% | #70 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Namibia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2009. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Namibia's renewable energy was 30.00% in 2021. Ranked 77th globally. This represents a 3.8% decrease from the previous year.
Namibia's renewable energy peaked at 42.50% in 1991.
The lowest renewable energy in Namibia was 29.20% in 2016.
Namibia ranks 77th 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 Namibia in 2021 was 30.00%. This ranks 77th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_namibia_renewable-energy,
title = {Namibia Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/namibia/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}