Renewable Energy Consumption: Greece
Greece's renewable energy consumption is currently 21.5 % of total as of 2021. # Greece Renewable Energy Consumption Greece reached 21.
Current (2021)
21.5 % of total
+7.0% y/y
Peak (2021)
21.5 % of total
Low (2001)
7.1 % of total
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1990–2021 · 32 pts
Renewable Energy Consumption — Greece
1990 — 2021
Renewable Energy Consumption — Greece
Analysis# Greece Renewable Energy Consumption
Greece reached 21.5% renewable energy consumption in 2021, matching its all-time peak and representing a dramatic 175.6% increase since 1990. The country's renewable energy adoption has climbed steadily from a low of 7.1% in 2001, demonstrating sustained commitment to clean energy over three decades.
The most significant acceleration occurred after 2019, when renewables jumped from 18.5% to 20.1% in just one year—the largest single-year gain in the dataset. Momentum continued into 2021, suggesting Greece has positioned itself among Europe's renewable energy leaders. If this upward trajectory persists, the country could expand its clean energy footprint even further in coming years.
Historical Data
32 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21.5 % of total | +6.97% |
| 2020 | 20.1 % of total | +8.65% |
| 2019 | 18.5 % of total | +3.35% |
| 2018 | 17.9 % of total | +9.15% |
| 2017 | 16.4 % of total | +0.00% |
| 2016 | 16.4 % of total | -6.29% |
| 2015 | 17.5 % of total | +6.71% |
| 2014 | 16.4 % of total | -1.20% |
| 2013 | 16.6 % of total | +16.90% |
| 2012 | 14.2 % of total | +24.56% |
| 2011 | 11.4 % of total | +0.00% |
| 2010 | 11.4 % of total | +23.91% |
| 2009 | 9.2 % of total | +10.84% |
| 2008 | 8.3 % of total | +2.47% |
| 2007 | 8.1 % of total | -4.71% |
| 2006 | 8.5 % of total | +6.25% |
| 2005 | 8 % of total | +2.56% |
| 2004 | 7.8 % of total | +2.63% |
| 2003 | 7.6 % of total | +4.11% |
| 2002 | 7.3 % of total | +2.82% |
Show all 32 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7.1 % of total | -8.97% |
| 2000 | 7.8 % of total | -2.50% |
| 1999 | 8 % of total | +5.26% |
| 1998 | 7.6 % of total | -5.00% |
| 1997 | 8 % of total | -2.44% |
| 1996 | 8.2 % of total | -1.20% |
| 1995 | 8.3 % of total | +3.75% |
| 1994 | 8 % of total | +0.00% |
| 1993 | 8 % of total | +1.27% |
| 1992 | 7.9 % of total | -4.82% |
| 1991 | 8.3 % of total | +6.41% |
| 1990 | 7.8 % of total | — |
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