Renewable Energy Consumption: Nigeria

Analysis# Nigeria Renewable Energy Consumption Nigeria's renewable energy consumption stood at 80.3% of total energy in 2021, remaining near its lowest point in the measured period. The country peaked at 88.6% in 1994 but has declined 8.5 percentage points over three decades. Current levels sit just above the all-time low of 79.9% recorded in 2014, indicating a prolonged downward shift in renewable energy's share of Nigeria's energy portfolio. The steepest drop occurred between 2012 and 2014, when renewable consumption fell from 83.9% to 79.9%—a sharp 4-point decline. Recovery proved limited; the 2015–2021 period showed minor fluctuations between 80% and 82%, with 2021 settling at 80.3%. This plateau suggests Nigeria's renewable energy share has stabilized at historically low levels, reflecting structural changes in the country's energy mix over the past decade.