New Zealand Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
New Zealand's renewable energy was 28.90% in 2021, ranked 80th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
New Zealand's renewable energy stood at 28.90% in 2021, a rise of +0.20% from 2020. New Zealand ranked 80th globally.
New Zealand’s share of renewable energy in total final consumption rose modestly from 28.00 percent in 1990 to 28.90 percent in 2021, placing the country 80th globally. The upward trajectory peaked in 2011 at 30.30 percent before slipping to a trough of 24.60 percent in 2001, indicating that the early‑2000s represented a low point for renewable integration. Over the 32‑year span, the increase has been gradual, mirroring the performance of peer nations such as Fiji and Colombia, both reporting 29.70 percent, and slightly above Panama and the Philippines at 28.00 percent. The limited swing between the 1990 baseline and the 2021 figure suggests that policy and infrastructure changes have produced incremental gains rather than transformative shifts. Continued investment in wind, solar and hydro capacity, coupled with stricter emissions targets, could accelerate the share of renewables and push New Zealand beyond its 2011 peak in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 28.90% | +0.20% | #80 |
| 2020 | 28.70% | +0.70% | #83 |
| 2019 | 28.00% | −0.90% | #81 |
| 2018 | 28.90% | +0.50% | #78 |
| 2017 | 28.40% | −1.70% | #78 |
| 2016 | 30.10% | +0.80% | #77 |
| 2015 | 29.30% | +0.30% | #78 |
| 2014 | 29.00% | +0.70% | #85 |
| 2013 | 28.30% | −0.50% | #86 |
| 2012 | 28.80% | −1.50% | #85 |
| 2011 | 30.30% | +0.90% | #83 |
| 2010 | 29.40% | +0.90% | #86 |
| 2009 | 28.50% | +2.40% | #86 |
| 2008 | 26.10% | −0.90% | #88 |
| 2007 | 27.00% | +0.00% | #88 |
Analysis
New Zealand's renewable energy was 28.90% in 2021, a rise of +0.20% from 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
New Zealand's renewable energy was 28.90% in 2021. Ranked 80th globally. This represents a 0.7% increase from the previous year.
New Zealand's renewable energy peaked at 30.30% in 2011.
The lowest renewable energy in New Zealand was 24.60% in 2001.
New Zealand ranks 80th 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 New Zealand in 2021 was 28.90%. This ranks 80th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_new-zealand_renewable-energy,
title = {New Zealand Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/new-zealand/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}