United States Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
United States's renewable energy was 10.90% in 2021, ranked 141st globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
United States's renewable energy stood at 10.90% in 2021, a decline of +0.10% from 2020. United States ranked 141st globally.
The United States recorded a renewable‑energy share of 10.90 percent of total final energy consumption in 2021, placing it 141st in the World Bank ranking and matching Morocco’s 2021 figure. This level reflects a gradual ascent from the 1990 baseline of 4.20 percent, interrupted by an all‑time trough of 4.10 percent in 1994 before a steady climb that culminated in the all‑time peak of 11.00 percent in 2020. Over the 32‑year span, the United States’ renewable share more than doubled, yet its global rank remains modest compared with peers such as Jordan, which posted 11.50 percent, and Jamaica at 10.50 percent. The upward trajectory suggests that continued policy support, technology cost reductions, and expanded grid integration could push the United States beyond the 2020 peak, further narrowing the gap with higher‑ranking nations.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10.90% | −0.10% | #141 |
| 2020 | 11.00% | +0.80% | #141 |
| 2019 | 10.20% | +0.30% | #141 |
| 2018 | 9.90% | +0.20% | #142 |
| 2017 | 9.70% | +0.40% | #144 |
| 2016 | 9.30% | +0.40% | #142 |
| 2015 | 8.90% | −0.10% | #144 |
| 2014 | 9.00% | +0.10% | #143 |
| 2013 | 8.90% | +0.40% | #142 |
| 2012 | 8.50% | +0.10% | #141 |
| 2011 | 8.40% | +1.00% | #140 |
| 2010 | 7.40% | +0.10% | #144 |
| 2009 | 7.30% | +0.50% | #144 |
| 2008 | 6.80% | +0.50% | #144 |
| 2007 | 6.30% | −0.10% | #145 |
Analysis
United States's renewable energy was 10.90% in 2021, a decline of −0.10% from 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
United States's renewable energy was 10.90% in 2021. Ranked 141st globally. This represents a 0.9% decrease from the previous year.
United States's renewable energy peaked at 11.00% in 2020.
The lowest renewable energy in United States was 4.10% in 1994.
United States ranks 141st 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 United States in 2021 was 10.90%. This ranks 141st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-states_renewable-energy,
title = {United States Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-states/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}