Romania Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Romania's renewable energy was 23.60% in 2021, ranked 95th globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Romania's renewable energy stood at 23.60% in 2021, a decline of +0.50% from 2020. Romania ranked 95th globally.
Romania's renewable energy share has experienced fluctuations over the past three decades, with a notable increase from 3.40% in 1990 to a peak of 24.40% in 2016. The country's progress in this area has been relatively modest, with a latest reading of 23.60% in 2021. Compared to its peers, Romania's renewable energy share is comparable to that of Canada, which stands at 23.80%, and lags behind Cabo Verde's 22.60% and Viet Nam's 24.20%. The upward trend observed between 1990 and 2016 suggests a commitment to diversifying its energy mix. Romania's renewable energy share has been steadily increasing, with some fluctuations, indicating a continued shift towards cleaner energy sources. However, the pace of growth in recent years has been slower, suggesting that Romania may need to accelerate its transition to renewable energy sources to meet its climate goals and maintain a competitive edge in the global energy market.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23.60% | −0.50% | #95 |
| 2020 | 24.10% | +0.60% | #93 |
| 2019 | 23.50% | +0.50% | #91 |
| 2018 | 23.00% | −0.40% | #97 |
| 2017 | 23.40% | −1.00% | #95 |
| 2016 | 24.40% | +0.70% | #91 |
| 2015 | 23.70% | −0.60% | #97 |
| 2014 | 24.30% | +1.20% | #95 |
| 2013 | 23.10% | +1.60% | #97 |
| 2012 | 21.50% | +0.40% | #100 |
| 2011 | 21.10% | −3.00% | #97 |
| 2010 | 24.10% | +2.00% | #92 |
| 2009 | 22.10% | +1.70% | #96 |
| 2008 | 20.40% | +2.20% | #99 |
| 2007 | 18.20% | +0.80% | #103 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's renewable energy was 23.60% in 2021. Ranked 95th globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from the previous year.
Romania's renewable energy peaked at 24.40% in 2016.
The lowest renewable energy in Romania was 3.40% in 1990.
Romania ranks 95th 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 Romania in 2021 was 23.60%. This ranks 95th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_renewable-energy,
title = {Romania Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}