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    Global Average Renewable Energy Share

    Last updated: February 9, 2026

    29.9%

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    Renewable energy accounts for approximately 29.9% of global electricity generation. Iceland leads at nearly 100%, followed by Norway (98%) and Brazil (84%). Solar and wind are the fastest-growing sources, adding 510 GW of capacity in 2024 alone.

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    Source: IRENA

    Global Average Renewable Energy Share by Country

    Country Value (%) ↓Source
    Norway98NVE
    Brazil84EPE
    Canada68NRCan
    Germany52UBA
    United Kingdom47BEIS
    Australia35CER
    China31NEA
    France28RTE
    India24CEA
    United States23EIA
    Japan22METI
    Russia21Minenergo
    Nigeria18ECN
    South Korea9MOTIE
    Saudi Arabia2ECRA

    Why This Average Exists

    Tracking renewable energy adoption is essential for measuring progress toward climate goals and the transition away from fossil fuels.

    Factors That Affect Global Average Renewable Energy Share

    • Government policy
    • Technology costs
    • Natural resources
    • Grid infrastructure
    • Investment levels
    • Fossil fuel prices

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    Methodology & Data Sources

    The data presented on this page is compiled from publicly available datasets published by international organizations including the World Bank, World Health Organization (WHO), International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations, NASA, and national statistical agencies.

    Global averages are calculated using population-weighted or arithmetic means depending on the metric. Country-level data reflects the most recent available figures, typically from 2024–2024. Where gaps exist, the latest available data point is used.

    All figures are subject to revision as source organizations update their datasets. For the most authoritative data, we encourage consulting the original sources linked in the table above.

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