North Macedonia Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
North Macedonia's renewable energy was 19.50% in 2021, ranked 107th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
North Macedonia's renewable energy stood at 19.50% in 2021, a decline of +0.50% from 2020. North Macedonia ranked 107th globally.
North Macedonia’s share of renewable energy in total final consumption rose from a modest 2.40 percent in 1990 to 19.50 percent in 2021, placing the country at rank 107 globally according to the World Bank. The upward trajectory accelerated after the early 2000s, culminating in an all‑time peak of 23.90 percent in 2015, before a slight decline to the 2021 level. This progress outpaces the 19.00 percent recorded by Spain and aligns closely with Indonesia’s 20.20 percent, underscoring a regional shift toward cleaner sources despite North Macedonia’s lower absolute output. The 32‑year coverage reveals a steady diversification away from fossil fuels, driven by policy incentives and expanding solar and wind capacity. Continued investment in grid integration and storage technologies will be crucial to sustain growth and potentially surpass the 2015 peak, especially as European Union decarbonisation targets tighten.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19.50% | −0.50% | #107 |
| 2020 | 20.00% | +3.00% | #109 |
| 2019 | 17.00% | −3.90% | #113 |
| 2018 | 20.90% | +1.90% | #103 |
| 2017 | 19.00% | −2.40% | #105 |
| 2016 | 21.40% | −2.50% | #101 |
| 2015 | 23.90% | +2.70% | #96 |
| 2014 | 21.20% | +0.00% | #104 |
| 2013 | 21.20% | +2.90% | #102 |
| 2012 | 18.30% | −0.30% | #106 |
| 2011 | 18.60% | −3.70% | #105 |
| 2010 | 22.30% | +3.90% | #94 |
| 2009 | 18.40% | +2.80% | #105 |
| 2008 | 15.60% | −0.10% | #108 |
| 2007 | 15.70% | −4.10% | #111 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
North Macedonia 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
North Macedonia's renewable energy was 19.50% in 2021. Ranked 107th globally. This represents a 2.5% decrease from the previous year.
North Macedonia's renewable energy peaked at 23.90% in 2015.
The lowest renewable energy in North Macedonia was 2.40% in 1990.
North Macedonia ranks 107th 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 North Macedonia in 2021 was 19.50%. This ranks 107th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_north-macedonia_renewable-energy,
title = {North Macedonia Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/north-macedonia/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}