Renewable Energy Consumption: Ghana
Ghana's renewable energy consumption is currently 39 % of total as of 2021. # Ghana Renewable Energy Consumption Ghana's renewable energy consumption stood at 39% of total energy in 2021, marking a dramatic decline from its all-time peak of 82.
Current (2021)
39 % of total
-2.5% y/y
Peak (1991)
82.9 % of total
Low (2021)
39 % of total
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1990–2021 · 32 pts
Renewable Energy Consumption — Ghana
1990 — 2021
Renewable Energy Consumption — Ghana
Analysis# Ghana Renewable Energy Consumption
Ghana's renewable energy consumption stood at 39% of total energy in 2021, marking a dramatic decline from its all-time peak of 82.9% in 1991. Over three decades, the country has experienced a 51.6% contraction in renewable energy's share of its energy mix. This represents both the lowest point in the dataset and a significant departure from Ghana's historical reliance on hydropower and biomass.
The downward trajectory accelerated after 2012, when renewables represented 46.5% of consumption. A consistent decline followed, dropping to 40% by 2020 and further to 39% in 2021. This sustained reduction reflects Ghana's growing dependence on fossil fuels and natural gas-fired power plants to meet rising electricity demand. Without policy intervention or major investments in renewable infrastructure, the trend suggests continued pressure on the renewable energy share in coming years.
Historical Data
32 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 39 % of total | -2.50% |
| 2020 | 40 % of total | -6.10% |
| 2019 | 42.6 % of total | +1.19% |
| 2018 | 42.1 % of total | -7.06% |
| 2017 | 45.3 % of total | +0.22% |
| 2016 | 45.2 % of total | +2.73% |
| 2015 | 44 % of total | -7.76% |
| 2014 | 47.7 % of total | +3.25% |
| 2013 | 46.2 % of total | -0.65% |
| 2012 | 46.5 % of total | -7.19% |
| 2011 | 50.1 % of total | -3.47% |
| 2010 | 51.9 % of total | +0.00% |
| 2009 | 51.9 % of total | -9.42% |
| 2008 | 57.3 % of total | +5.14% |
| 2007 | 54.5 % of total | -7.00% |
| 2006 | 58.6 % of total | -4.56% |
| 2005 | 61.4 % of total | -1.60% |
| 2004 | 62.4 % of total | -3.26% |
| 2003 | 64.5 % of total | -1.83% |
| 2002 | 65.7 % of total | -5.19% |
Show all 32 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 69.3 % of total | -3.21% |
| 2000 | 71.6 % of total | -1.65% |
| 1999 | 72.8 % of total | -1.09% |
| 1998 | 73.6 % of total | -6.00% |
| 1997 | 78.3 % of total | -0.63% |
| 1996 | 78.8 % of total | -1.25% |
| 1995 | 79.8 % of total | -0.99% |
| 1994 | 80.6 % of total | -0.86% |
| 1993 | 81.3 % of total | +0.37% |
| 1992 | 81 % of total | -2.29% |
| 1991 | 82.9 % of total | +2.85% |
| 1990 | 80.6 % of total | — |
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