Renewable Energy Consumption: Namibia
Namibia's renewable energy consumption is currently 30 % of total as of 2021. # Namibia Renewable Energy Consumption Namibia derived 30% of its total energy consumption from renewable sources in 2021, down significantly from its all-time peak of 42.
Current (2021)
30 % of total
-3.8% y/y
Peak (1991)
42.5 % of total
Low (2016)
29.2 % of total
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1991–2021 · 31 pts
Renewable Energy Consumption — Namibia
1991 — 2021
Renewable Energy Consumption — Namibia
Analysis# Namibia Renewable Energy Consumption
Namibia derived 30% of its total energy consumption from renewable sources in 2021, down significantly from its all-time peak of 42.5% in 1991. The country's renewable energy share has declined 29.4 percentage points over the three-decade period, though it remains well above its historic low of 29.2% recorded in 2016. This downward trajectory reflects broader shifts in Namibia's energy infrastructure and consumption patterns since the early 1990s.
Recent years show stabilization rather than continued decline. After hitting bottom in 2016, renewable energy consumption rebounded modestly, fluctuating between 30% and 31.2% from 2017 to 2020 before settling at 30% in 2021. The volatility in this range suggests Namibia's renewable sector is consolidating at a lower baseline than historical levels, with minimal growth momentum indicated by the current flat trend.
Historical Data
31 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 30 % of total | -3.85% |
| 2020 | 31.2 % of total | +3.31% |
| 2019 | 30.2 % of total | -2.27% |
| 2018 | 30.9 % of total | +2.32% |
| 2017 | 30.2 % of total | +3.42% |
| 2016 | 29.2 % of total | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 29.3 % of total | -2.98% |
| 2014 | 30.2 % of total | -1.63% |
| 2013 | 30.7 % of total | -3.76% |
| 2012 | 31.9 % of total | +0.95% |
| 2011 | 31.6 % of total | +1.28% |
| 2010 | 31.2 % of total | -6.59% |
| 2009 | 33.4 % of total | +2.77% |
| 2008 | 32.5 % of total | -10.96% |
| 2007 | 36.5 % of total | +1.96% |
| 2006 | 35.8 % of total | +3.47% |
| 2005 | 34.6 % of total | -0.57% |
| 2004 | 34.8 % of total | +4.50% |
| 2003 | 33.3 % of total | -1.48% |
| 2002 | 33.8 % of total | +11.18% |
Show all 31 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 30.4 % of total | -12.64% |
| 2000 | 34.8 % of total | +6.42% |
| 1999 | 32.7 % of total | +3.15% |
| 1998 | 31.7 % of total | +3.59% |
| 1997 | 30.6 % of total | -2.55% |
| 1996 | 31.4 % of total | -2.18% |
| 1995 | 32.1 % of total | -2.13% |
| 1994 | 32.8 % of total | -13.68% |
| 1993 | 38 % of total | -5.71% |
| 1992 | 40.3 % of total | -5.18% |
| 1991 | 42.5 % of total | — |
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