Global Renewable Electricity by Country

In analyzing the global renewable electricity production by country for 2024, several countries stand out for their high reliance on renewable sources. Paraguay and Iceland lead with 100% of their electricity production from renewables. Closely following are nations like the Democratic Republic of the Congo (99.99%), Ethiopia (99.99%), and Costa Rica (99.98%). European countries like Norway (99.05%) and Denmark (88.78%) also rank high.

Over the past year, notable positive variations are seen in Uruguay (-1.3%), Denmark (5.37%), Venezuela (8.11%), Ecuador (2.05%), Panama (-4.51%), and Portugal (3.55%). Countries like the Netherlands (22.37%), Ireland (6.33%), Germany (6.27%), and Cyprus (16.97%) exhibit impressive year-on-year growth in renewable electricity percentages. Meanwhile, some countries faced declines, including Myanmar (-2.03%), Sri Lanka (-5.04%), and the Dominican Republic (-3.84%).

Future trends suggest an upward trajectory in the adoption of renewable electricity. Emerging economies are likely to ramp up their renewable investments, driven by climate policies and technological advancements. Countries like Saudi Arabia and Oman, which showed substantial growth, will continue to push for increased renewable capacity. The global shift towards sustainability and renewable energy is expected to accelerate further in the coming years.