Countries with the Highest Renewable Energy Use (2026) (2021)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2021
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Congo, Dem. Rep. leads with renewable energy consumption (%) of 96.3%.
Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranks #2 at 95.4%.
Liberia ranks #3 at 92.8%.
Gabon ranks #4 at 91.3%.
Central African Republic ranks #5 at 90.9%.
Top 25 Countries by Renewable Energy Consumption (%)
| # | Country | Renewable Energy Consumption (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 96.3% | 2021 |
| 2 |  Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 95.4% | 2022 |
| 3 |  Liberia | 92.8% | 2022 |
| 4 |  Gabon | 91.3% | 2021 |
| 5 |  Central African Republic | 90.9% | 2022 |
| 6 |  Uganda | 90.9% | 2022 |
| 7 |  Ethiopia | 90.6% | 2021 |
| 8 |  Guinea-Bissau | 87.4% | 2022 |
| 9 |  Madagascar | 83.1% | 2022 |
| 10 |  Burundi | 83.0% | 2022 |
| 11 |  Zambia | 83.0% | 2021 |
| 12 |  Bhutan | 82.5% | 2022 |
| 13 |  Zimbabwe | 82.4% | 2021 |
| 14 |  Iceland | 82.4% | 2021 |
| 15 |  Eritrea | 80.7% | 2021 |
| 16 |  Nigeria | 80.3% | 2021 |
| 17 |  Rwanda | 79.9% | 2022 |
| 18 |  Niger | 79.6% | 2021 |
| 19 |  Cameroon | 79.2% | 2021 |
| 20 |  Tanzania | 78.3% | 2021 |
| 21 |  Mozambique | 76.9% | 2021 |
| 22 |  Haiti | 76.7% | 2021 |
| 23 |  Togo | 75.1% | 2021 |
| 24 |  Nepal | 73.7% | 2021 |
| 25 |  Sierra Leone | 71.6% | 2022 |
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FAQ
What is the highest renewable energy consumption (%) in 2021?
Congo, Dem. Rep. has the highest renewable energy consumption (%) at 96.3% in 2021.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 212 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.