Russian Federation—Renewable Electricity Output (%)
Category: Energy & EnvironmentSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #118 of 205Updated April 2026
Latest Value
19.2%
2021
YoY Change
-4.6%
2020 → 2021
Global Rank
#118
of 205 countries
Maximum
20.1%
2020
Minimum
15.8%
2012
CAGR
+0.1%
22 years
Last
19.2%
Previous
20.1%
Highest
20.1%
Lowest
15.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Russian Federation's renewable electricity output (%) was 19.2% in 2021, ranking #118 out of 205 countries. This represents a -4.6% change from 2020. Over the past 22 years, the highest recorded value was 20.1% (2020) and the lowest was 15.8% (2012). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19.2% | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 20.1% | +12.9% |
| 2019 | 17.8% | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 17.5% | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 17.3% | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 17.3% | +7.3% |
| 2015 | 16.1% | -4.3% |
| 2014 | 16.8% | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 17.4% | +10.5% |
| 2012 | 15.8% | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 16.1% | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 16.4% | -8.6% |
| 2009 | 18.0% | +10.7% |
| 2008 | 16.2% | -9.0% |
| 2007 | 17.8% | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 17.8% | -3.8% |
| 2005 | 18.5% | -3.8% |
| 2004 | 19.2% | +10.8% |
| 2003 | 17.3% | -6.4% |
| 2002 | 18.5% | -6.6% |
| 2001 | 19.8% | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 18.9% |
Top Countries — Renewable Electricity Output (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhutan | 100.0% | 2021 |
| 2 | Lesotho | 99.8% | 2021 |
| 3 | Costa Rica | 99.4% | 2021 |
| 4 | Norway | 99.1% | 2021 |
| 5 | Central African Republic | 96.5% | 2021 |
| 6 | El Salvador | 95.6% | 2021 |
| 7 | Ethiopia | 95.4% | 2020 |
| 8 | Tajikistan | 93.4% | 2021 |
| 9 | Andorra | 93.3% | 2021 |
| 10 | Belize | 92.9% | 2021 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Renewable electricity is the share of electrity generated by renewable power plants in total electricity generated by all types of plants.
Methodology
Data compiled by IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA), uri: https://www.iea.org/data-and-statistics/data-tools/energy-statistics-data-browser, publisher: International Energy Agency (IEA), date accessed: 2025-03-25.