Renewable Energy Consumption: Mozambique

Analysis# Mozambique Renewable Energy Consumption Mozambique's renewable energy consumption stood at 76.9% of total energy in 2021, marking a significant decline from its all-time peak of 94.2% in 1991. Over the past three decades, the country has lost 17.3 percentage points of renewable energy reliance, reflecting a fundamental shift in its energy portfolio. The current 2021 figure also represents the lowest point in the recorded data range spanning 1990 to 2021. A steep downward trend accelerated between 2012 and 2016, when renewable consumption fell from 84.5% to 77.4%—a 7-point drop in just four years. While the trajectory stabilized somewhat after 2016, fluctuating between 77% and 80%, the overall direction suggests continued erosion of renewable energy's dominance. This sustained decline indicates Mozambique's growing integration of non-renewable energy sources into its grid, likely driven by industrial expansion and increased fossil fuel capacity.