Thailand Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Thailand's renewable energy was 19.00% in 2021, ranked 109th globally. This represents a 9.1% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Thailand's renewable energy stood at 19.00% in 2021, a decline of +1.90% from 2020. Thailand ranked 109th globally.
Thailand's renewable energy share has experienced a decline over the past three decades, with a peak of 33.50% in 1990 and a trough of 19.00% in 2021. This downward trend is also reflected in the country's global ranking, which has dropped to 109 out of 148 countries covered by the World Bank data. Spain, another major player in the region, has a comparable renewable energy share of 19.00% in 2021. Thailand's renewable energy penetration has historically been lower than that of some of its regional peers, such as Ecuador, which had a 18.90% share in 2021. The country's renewable energy sector faces significant challenges, including a lack of investment and policy support. To reverse this trend, Thailand would need to implement more ambitious renewable energy targets and policies to drive investment and growth in the sector.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19.00% | −1.90% | #109 |
| 2020 | 20.90% | −3.00% | #105 |
| 2019 | 23.90% | +0.20% | #90 |
| 2018 | 23.70% | +1.50% | #94 |
| 2017 | 22.20% | −0.20% | #98 |
| 2016 | 22.40% | −0.20% | #97 |
| 2015 | 22.60% | −1.80% | #100 |
| 2014 | 24.40% | +1.20% | #93 |
| 2013 | 23.20% | −0.40% | #96 |
| 2012 | 23.60% | +0.60% | #95 |
| 2011 | 23.00% | +0.20% | #93 |
| 2010 | 22.80% | +0.00% | #93 |
| 2009 | 22.80% | +0.20% | #93 |
| 2008 | 22.60% | +1.00% | #93 |
| 2007 | 21.60% | +1.10% | #96 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Thailand matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Thailand's renewable energy was 19.00% in 2021. Ranked 109th globally. This represents a 9.1% decrease from the previous year.
Thailand's renewable energy peaked at 33.50% in 1990.
The lowest renewable energy in Thailand was 19.00% in 2021.
Thailand ranks 109th 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 Thailand in 2021 was 19.00%. This ranks 109th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_thailand_renewable-energy,
title = {Thailand Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/thailand/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}