Uruguay Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Uruguay's renewable energy was 57.80% in 2021, ranked 40th globally. This represents a 5.6% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Uruguay's renewable energy stood at 57.80% in 2021, a decline of +3.40% from 2020. Uruguay ranked 40th globally.
Uruguay’s share of renewable energy in total final consumption rose from 44.80 % in 1990 to 57.80 % in 2021, placing it 40th in the world and just below Sweden’s 57.90 % and Côte d’Ivoire’s 58.20 % in the most recent data set. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of 33.30 % recorded in 1999, reflecting the country’s aggressive policy push for wind, solar and biomass integration during the 2000s. By 2020 Uruguay reached its all‑time peak of 61.20 % renewable share, a level that briefly surpassed its 2021 figure and underscored the effectiveness of its long‑term feed‑in tariffs and public‑private partnerships. Over the 32‑year coverage period the share of renewables has increased by more than 12 percentage points, indicating a sustained shift away from fossil fuels. Continued investment in grid modernization and storage capacity will be crucial if Uruguay aims to exceed the 2020 peak and sustain a higher renewable proportion in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 57.80% | −3.40% | #40 |
| 2020 | 61.20% | +1.90% | #37 |
| 2019 | 59.30% | −1.50% | #38 |
| 2018 | 60.80% | +0.00% | #34 |
| 2017 | 60.80% | +0.50% | #35 |
| 2016 | 60.30% | +0.90% | #38 |
| 2015 | 59.40% | +2.70% | #40 |
| 2014 | 56.70% | +4.80% | #42 |
| 2013 | 51.90% | +4.00% | #49 |
| 2012 | 47.90% | −1.80% | #55 |
| 2011 | 49.70% | −3.60% | #52 |
| 2010 | 53.30% | +8.70% | #48 |
| 2009 | 44.60% | +0.50% | #61 |
| 2008 | 44.10% | +0.90% | #61 |
| 2007 | 43.20% | +5.60% | #60 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uruguay matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uruguay's renewable energy was 57.80% in 2021. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 5.6% decrease from the previous year.
Uruguay's renewable energy peaked at 61.20% in 2020.
The lowest renewable energy in Uruguay was 33.30% in 1999.
Uruguay ranks 40th 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 Uruguay in 2021 was 57.80%. This ranks 40th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uruguay_renewable-energy,
title = {Uruguay Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uruguay/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}