Switzerland Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Switzerland's renewable energy was 27.70% in 2021, ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 4.9% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Switzerland's renewable energy stood at 27.70% in 2021, a rise of +1.30% from 2020. Switzerland ranked 83rd globally.
Switzerland’s share of renewable energy in total final consumption rose from 16.80 percent in 1990 to a record 27.70 percent in 2021, the highest level recorded over the 32‑year series and the country’s all‑time peak. The lowest point occurred in 1996 at 16.70 percent, after which a steady upward trajectory began, accelerating in the 2000s as policy incentives and grid upgrades expanded hydro, wind and solar capacity. By 2021 Switzerland ranked 83rd globally, marginally below peers such as the Kyrgyz Republic (27.60 percent) and close to the Philippines and Panama, each at 28.00 percent. The persistent increase reflects the nation’s commitment to the Energy Strategy 2050, which aims to phase out nuclear power and boost renewable sources. Continued investment in storage technologies and cross‑border interconnections is likely to sustain the upward trend, potentially moving Switzerland into the top half of global renewable‑energy share rankings in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27.70% | +1.30% | #83 |
| 2020 | 26.40% | +1.60% | #89 |
| 2019 | 24.80% | +0.60% | #88 |
| 2018 | 24.20% | −0.80% | #92 |
| 2017 | 25.00% | +0.90% | #89 |
| 2016 | 24.10% | +0.20% | #92 |
| 2015 | 23.90% | +1.70% | #95 |
| 2014 | 22.20% | +0.40% | #103 |
| 2013 | 21.80% | −0.10% | #101 |
| 2012 | 21.90% | +1.30% | #98 |
| 2011 | 20.60% | +0.00% | #99 |
| 2010 | 20.60% | +0.60% | #100 |
| 2009 | 20.00% | +0.40% | #101 |
| 2008 | 19.60% | +0.30% | #101 |
| 2007 | 19.30% | +1.20% | #99 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Switzerland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Switzerland's renewable energy was 27.70% in 2021. Ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 4.9% increase from the previous year.
Switzerland's renewable energy peaked at 27.70% in 2021.
The lowest renewable energy in Switzerland was 16.70% in 1996.
Switzerland ranks 83rd 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 Switzerland in 2021 was 27.70%. This ranks 83rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_switzerland_renewable-energy,
title = {Switzerland Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/switzerland/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}