Zimbabwe Renewable Energy
Renewable energy consumption as % of total EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS
Zimbabwe's renewable energy was 82.40% in 2021, ranked 12th globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2021.
Overview
Zimbabwe's renewable energy stood at 82.40% in 2021, a decline of +1.70% from 2020. Zimbabwe ranked 12th globally.
Zimbabwe’s share of renewable energy in total electricity generation rose steadily from 64.00 percent in 1990 to a record 84.10 percent in 2020, before slipping slightly to 82.40 percent in 2021, which places the country at the twelfth‑largest share globally. The all‑time trough of 63.70 percent occurred in 1991, marking the low point from which the subsequent expansion began. Over the 32‑year coverage period, the upward trajectory reflects extensive investment in hydropower, solar and biomass projects, supported by policy incentives and regional power‑pool integration. Zimbabwe’s 2021 level matches that of Iceland and exceeds Bhutan’s 81.80 percent, while remaining just below Zambia’s 83.00 percent and Eritrea’s 80.70 percent, underscoring its competitive position among emerging renewable leaders in Africa. Continued diversification of the generation mix, coupled with grid modernization and financing for large‑scale solar farms, could sustain or even improve the current trend, further cementing Zimbabwe’s role in the continent’s clean‑energy transition.
Data & projection
| Year | Renewable Energy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82.40% | −1.70% | #12 |
| 2020 | 84.10% | +3.10% | #10 |
| 2019 | 81.00% | +1.30% | #14 |
| 2018 | 79.70% | −2.30% | #18 |
| 2017 | 82.00% | +0.30% | #13 |
| 2016 | 81.70% | +0.90% | #12 |
| 2015 | 80.80% | +0.00% | #20 |
| 2014 | 80.80% | +1.50% | #19 |
| 2013 | 79.30% | +2.30% | #21 |
| 2012 | 77.00% | −0.20% | #25 |
| 2011 | 77.20% | −4.00% | #27 |
| 2010 | 81.20% | −1.40% | #22 |
| 2009 | 82.60% | +1.00% | #21 |
| 2008 | 81.60% | +3.60% | #21 |
| 2007 | 78.00% | −0.70% | #30 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw renewable energy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Zimbabwe's renewable energy was 82.40% in 2021. Ranked 12th globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from the previous year.
Zimbabwe's renewable energy peaked at 84.10% in 2020.
The lowest renewable energy in Zimbabwe was 63.70% in 1991.
Zimbabwe ranks 12th 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 Zimbabwe in 2021 was 82.40%. This ranks 12th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_zimbabwe_renewable-energy,
title = {Zimbabwe Renewable Energy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/zimbabwe/renewable-energy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}