Renewable Energy Consumption: Nicaragua
Nicaragua's renewable energy consumption is currently 50.4 % of total as of 2021. # Nicaragua Renewable Energy Consumption Nicaragua's renewable energy consumption stood at 50.
Current (2021)
50.4 % of total
-3.4% y/y
Peak (1991)
70.6 % of total
Low (2017)
48.9 % of total
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1990–2021 · 32 pts
Renewable Energy Consumption — Nicaragua
1990 — 2021
Renewable Energy Consumption — Nicaragua
Analysis# Nicaragua Renewable Energy Consumption
Nicaragua's renewable energy consumption stood at 50.4% of total energy in 2021, placing it near the middle of its historical range. The country peaked at 70.6% in 1991 but has declined significantly over three decades, dropping 26.7 percentage points since 1990. The all-time low of 48.9% occurred in 2017, meaning current levels remain modestly above that floor.
From 2012 to 2017, renewable energy share fell from 53.3% to 48.9%, marking a consistent five-year decline. Recovery began in 2018, with consumption rebounding to 51.3% and fluctuating between 50–52% through 2021. Recent volatility suggests Nicaragua's renewable energy sector faces headwinds, unable to sustain the high penetration rates of earlier decades despite global momentum toward clean energy transitions.
Historical Data
32 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 50.4 % of total | -3.45% |
| 2020 | 52.2 % of total | +3.37% |
| 2019 | 50.5 % of total | -1.56% |
| 2018 | 51.3 % of total | +4.91% |
| 2017 | 48.9 % of total | -1.21% |
| 2016 | 49.5 % of total | -1.00% |
| 2015 | 50 % of total | -5.66% |
| 2014 | 53 % of total | -2.39% |
| 2013 | 54.3 % of total | +1.88% |
| 2012 | 53.3 % of total | +0.00% |
| 2011 | 53.3 % of total | -2.02% |
| 2010 | 54.4 % of total | -0.37% |
| 2009 | 54.6 % of total | +1.49% |
| 2008 | 53.8 % of total | +2.28% |
| 2007 | 52.6 % of total | -1.31% |
| 2006 | 53.3 % of total | +0.95% |
| 2005 | 52.8 % of total | +3.12% |
| 2004 | 51.2 % of total | -0.58% |
| 2003 | 51.5 % of total | -5.85% |
| 2002 | 54.7 % of total | -3.53% |
Show all 32 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 56.7 % of total | -2.91% |
| 2000 | 58.4 % of total | -1.68% |
| 1999 | 59.4 % of total | -1.82% |
| 1998 | 60.5 % of total | -3.66% |
| 1997 | 62.8 % of total | -1.72% |
| 1996 | 63.9 % of total | -1.08% |
| 1995 | 64.6 % of total | +0.00% |
| 1994 | 64.6 % of total | -4.58% |
| 1993 | 67.7 % of total | +0.74% |
| 1992 | 67.2 % of total | -4.82% |
| 1991 | 70.6 % of total | +2.62% |
| 1990 | 68.8 % of total | — |
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