Renewable Energy Consumption: Iraq

Analysis# Iraq Renewable Energy Consumption Iraq's renewable energy consumption stood at 1.1% of total energy in 2021, a modest figure that reflects decades of underinvestment in clean power. The country reached its peak renewable share of 2.6% in 2006, but has since declined significantly. Since 1990, renewable consumption has dropped 31.3% overall, with the lowest point recorded at 0.3% in 2001 during the country's period of instability. The recent trend from 2012 onward reveals volatility rather than sustained growth. After climbing to 1.5% in 2013, renewable consumption collapsed to just 0.5% by 2017 before stabilizing around 1.0–1.1% through 2021. Iraq's heavy reliance on oil and natural gas, combined with infrastructure challenges, has limited renewable energy expansion. Without significant policy shifts or investment, the data suggests renewable adoption will remain marginal in Iraq's energy mix.