Renewable Energy Consumption: Jordan

Analysis# Jordan Renewable Energy Consumption Jordan's renewable energy consumption reached 11.5% of total energy in 2021, matching its all-time peak. This represents a dramatic recovery from the 1.7% low recorded in 2005, and a 310.7% increase since 1990. Over three decades, Jordan has shifted incrementally toward cleaner energy sources, though the country remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels for the majority of its energy needs. Acceleration became pronounced after 2015, when renewable consumption stood at just 3.2%. The following six years saw renewable energy jump from 4.7% (2016) to 11.5% (2021), with particularly steep gains between 2019 and 2021. This upward trajectory suggests Jordan is pursuing substantial renewable capacity additions, likely driven by solar and wind projects aimed at reducing dependence on energy imports and meeting regional climate commitments.