Papua New Guinea Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Papua New Guinea's renewable energy was 55.71% in 2025, ranked 17th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Papua New Guinea's renewable energy stood at 55.71% in 2025, a rise of +1.11% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 55.71% by 2025. Papua New Guinea ranked 17th globally.
Papua New Guinea's renewable energy share has experienced fluctuations over the past three and a half decades. The country's reliance on renewable energy peaked at 71.70% in 1991, a year which saw a significant increase from the 1990 baseline of 71.70%. Conversely, a low point of 53.20% was recorded in 2019, marking a decline from the preceding years. As of 2025, Papua New Guinea's renewable energy share has risen to 55.71%, placing it at rank 17 globally. In comparison, Malawi boasts a higher renewable energy share of 59.72%, while Liechtenstein's figure of 54.57% is closer to Papua New Guinea's 2025 value. The country's renewable energy performance has been somewhat inconsistent, but a continued focus on sustainable energy development could potentially drive improvements in the coming years. A significant increase in investment in hydropower and geothermal energy could alter the trajectory of Papua New Guinea's renewable energy trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 55.71% | - | - |
| 2025 | 55.71% | +1.11% | #17 |
| 2022 | 54.60% | +0.10% | #18 |
| 2021 | 54.50% | +0.90% | #42 |
| 2020 | 53.60% | +0.40% | #43 |
| 2019 | 53.20% | −0.20% | #42 |
| 2018 | 53.40% | −1.30% | #43 |
| 2017 | 54.70% | −0.10% | #43 |
| 2016 | 54.80% | −0.50% | #43 |
| 2015 | 55.30% | −1.60% | #43 |
| 2014 | 56.90% | −1.40% | #41 |
| 2013 | 58.30% | +2.80% | #42 |
| 2012 | 55.50% | +0.80% | #45 |
| 2011 | 54.70% | −0.50% | #46 |
| 2010 | 55.20% | −0.80% | #44 |
| 2009 | 56.00% | −0.90% | #43 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Papua New Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Papua New Guinea's renewable energy was 55.71% in 2025. Ranked 17th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from the previous year.
Papua New Guinea's renewable energy peaked at 71.70% in 1990.
The lowest renewable energy in Papua New Guinea was 53.20% in 2019.
Papua New Guinea ranks 17th globally in renewable energy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Papua New Guinea's renewable energy is projected to reach 55.71% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The renewable energy of Papua New Guinea in 2025 was 55.71%. This ranks 17th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Papua New Guinea Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/papua-new-guinea/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}