Renewable Energy Consumption: Afghanistan

Analysis# Afghanistan Renewable Energy Consumption Afghanistan sourced 20% of its energy from renewable sources in 2022, down significantly from its all-time peak of 45.6% in 2001. The country's renewable energy share has declined 13 percentage points since 1990, reflecting broader shifts in the energy mix. While Afghanistan once ranked substantially higher, current consumption remains above its historical low of 12.6% in 2011, indicating modest stabilization over the past decade. The period from 2011 to 2016 marked a recovery phase, with renewable energy consumption climbing from 12.6% to 20.2%. Since 2016, the share has plateaued, fluctuating between 18.2% and 20.1% annually. This stability suggests Afghanistan's renewable energy sector has reached an intermediate equilibrium, though it remains far below early-2000s levels. Continued investment and infrastructure development will be critical to reversing the long-term downward trend.