Nicaragua Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Nicaragua's renewable energy was 50.40% in 2021, ranked 47th globally. This represents a 3.4% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Nicaragua's renewable energy stood at 50.40% in 2021, a decline of +1.80% from 2020. Nicaragua ranked 47th globally.
Nicaragua’s share of renewable energy in total final consumption fell from a high of 70.60 percent in 1991 to a low of 48.90 percent in 2017, before rising modestly to 50.40 percent in 2021, placing it 47th in the world. The 32‑year series shows a long‑term downward drift, interrupted only by a brief rebound after the 2017 trough. Compared with peers, Nicaragua’s 2021 figure is slightly above Finland’s 50.20 percent and just below Cambodia’s 52.40 percent, indicating that its renewable mix remains competitive among both developed and developing economies. The persistent decline reflects limited investment in new renewable capacity and reliance on hydro‑electric generation vulnerable to climate variability. Continued policy incentives for solar and wind, coupled with regional integration of clean‑energy markets, could reverse the downward trajectory and push Nicaragua’s renewable share higher in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 50.40% | −1.80% | #47 |
| 2020 | 52.20% | +1.70% | #44 |
| 2019 | 50.50% | −0.80% | #47 |
| 2018 | 51.30% | +2.40% | #46 |
| 2017 | 48.90% | −0.60% | #48 |
| 2016 | 49.50% | −0.50% | #47 |
| 2015 | 50.00% | −3.00% | #48 |
| 2014 | 53.00% | −1.30% | #47 |
| 2013 | 54.30% | +1.00% | #46 |
| 2012 | 53.30% | +0.00% | #46 |
| 2011 | 53.30% | −1.10% | #47 |
| 2010 | 54.40% | −0.20% | #46 |
| 2009 | 54.60% | +0.80% | #46 |
| 2008 | 53.80% | +1.20% | #50 |
| 2007 | 52.60% | −0.70% | #51 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nicaragua matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nicaragua's renewable energy was 50.40% in 2021. Ranked 47th globally. This represents a 3.4% decrease from the previous year.
Nicaragua's renewable energy peaked at 70.60% in 1991.
The lowest renewable energy in Nicaragua was 48.90% in 2017.
Nicaragua ranks 47th 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 Nicaragua in 2021 was 50.40%. This ranks 47th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_renewable-energy,
title = {Nicaragua Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}