Renewable Energy Consumption: Benin

Analysis# Benin Renewable Energy Consumption Benin's renewable energy consumption stood at 54.5% of total energy in 2021, representing a sharp rebound from the previous decade's decline. The country peaked at 95% renewable consumption in 1991 but has experienced substantial erosion over three decades, with a net decrease of 41.8 percentage points. The 2021 figure remains well below the historical high but significantly above the all-time low of 44% recorded in 2018. Between 2012 and 2018, renewable energy's share contracted from 50.3% to 44%, driven by increased fossil fuel adoption and energy infrastructure changes. The 2021 recovery to 54.5% marks a notable reversal of this downward trend, suggesting renewed momentum in renewable energy deployment. If this upward trajectory continues, Benin may progressively reclaim its position as a renewable-energy-dependent nation.