Viet Nam Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Viet Nam's renewable energy was 24.20% in 2021, ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 28.0% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Viet Nam's renewable energy stood at 24.20% in 2021, a rise of +5.30% from 2020. Viet Nam ranked 93rd globally.
Vietnam’s share of renewable energy in total final energy consumption fell sharply from an all‑time peak of 75.90 percent in 1990 to a trough of 18.90 percent in 2020, before modestly rebounding to 24.20 percent in 2021, placing the country at rank 93 globally. The 32‑year coverage shows a long‑term downward trajectory despite recent policy pushes toward solar and wind development, suggesting that the decline was driven by rapid expansion of coal‑fired generation and limited investment in renewables during the 1990s and 2000s. By contrast, peer nations such as Chile (24.20 percent) and Canada (23.80 percent) have maintained higher renewable shares, reflecting more diversified energy mixes and earlier integration of clean technologies. Vietnam’s slight uptick in 2021 indicates the initial impact of its Renewable Energy Development Strategy, yet sustaining higher renewable penetration will require accelerated capacity additions, grid upgrades, and supportive regulatory frameworks to reverse the historic decline and move the country closer to regional peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24.20% | +5.30% | #93 |
| 2020 | 18.90% | −1.50% | #111 |
| 2019 | 20.40% | −3.90% | #99 |
| 2018 | 24.30% | −4.00% | #91 |
| 2017 | 28.30% | +1.50% | #79 |
| 2016 | 26.80% | −1.00% | #87 |
| 2015 | 27.80% | −8.90% | #82 |
| 2014 | 36.70% | −0.70% | #68 |
| 2013 | 37.40% | −0.50% | #69 |
| 2012 | 37.90% | +1.60% | #69 |
| 2011 | 36.30% | +1.70% | #66 |
| 2010 | 34.60% | −2.40% | #71 |
| 2009 | 37.00% | −2.30% | #71 |
| 2008 | 39.30% | −2.60% | #69 |
| 2007 | 41.90% | −2.30% | #64 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Viet Nam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Viet Nam's renewable energy was 24.20% in 2021. Ranked 93rd globally. This represents a 28.0% increase from the previous year.
Viet Nam's renewable energy peaked at 75.90% in 1990.
The lowest renewable energy in Viet Nam was 18.90% in 2020.
Viet Nam ranks 93rd 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 Viet Nam in 2021 was 24.20%. This ranks 93rd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Viet Nam Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/viet-nam/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}