Renewable Energy Consumption: Barbados
Barbados's renewable energy consumption is currently 5.5 % of total as of 2022. # Barbados Renewable Energy Consumption Barbados derived 5.
Current (2022)
5.5 % of total
+0.0% y/y
Peak (1990)
17.5 % of total
Low (2016)
2.8 % of total
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1990–2022 · 33 pts
Renewable Energy Consumption — Barbados
1990 — 2022
Renewable Energy Consumption — Barbados
Analysis# Barbados Renewable Energy Consumption
Barbados derived 5.5% of its total energy from renewable sources in 2022, unchanged from 2021. This represents a significant decline from the country's all-time peak of 17.5% in 1990, marking a 68.6% contraction over three decades. The lowest point came in 2016 at 2.8%, reflecting decades of energy policy shift away from traditional renewable reliance toward fossil fuels.
Recovery began in 2017, climbing from that 2016 low to 4.3%, then to 5.5% by 2021 where it has stabilized. This rebound suggests renewed momentum in renewable energy development, likely driven by both environmental commitments and the island nation's vulnerability to energy price volatility. Sustained investment and policy support will determine whether Barbados can reverse its long-term downward trend and approach historical renewable energy levels.
Historical Data
33 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5.5 % of total | +0.00% |
| 2021 | 5.5 % of total | +17.02% |
| 2020 | 4.7 % of total | +38.24% |
| 2019 | 3.4 % of total | -30.61% |
| 2018 | 4.9 % of total | +13.95% |
| 2017 | 4.3 % of total | +53.57% |
| 2016 | 2.8 % of total | -6.67% |
| 2015 | 3 % of total | +0.00% |
| 2014 | 3 % of total | -3.23% |
| 2013 | 3.1 % of total | -18.42% |
| 2012 | 3.8 % of total | -7.32% |
| 2011 | 4.1 % of total | -50.00% |
| 2010 | 8.2 % of total | -3.53% |
| 2009 | 8.5 % of total | +11.84% |
| 2008 | 7.6 % of total | -11.63% |
| 2007 | 8.6 % of total | -2.27% |
| 2006 | 8.8 % of total | +1.15% |
| 2005 | 8.7 % of total | +0.00% |
| 2004 | 8.7 % of total | +1.16% |
| 2003 | 8.6 % of total | -12.24% |
Show all 33 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 9.8 % of total | -9.26% |
| 2001 | 10.8 % of total | -9.24% |
| 2000 | 11.9 % of total | +5.31% |
| 1999 | 11.3 % of total | +6.60% |
| 1998 | 10.6 % of total | -25.87% |
| 1997 | 14.3 % of total | -5.92% |
| 1996 | 15.2 % of total | +5.56% |
| 1995 | 14.4 % of total | +4.35% |
| 1994 | 13.8 % of total | -2.82% |
| 1993 | 14.2 % of total | -9.55% |
| 1992 | 15.7 % of total | -7.10% |
| 1991 | 16.9 % of total | -3.43% |
| 1990 | 17.5 % of total | — |
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