Renewable Energy Consumption: Spain
Spain's renewable energy consumption is currently 19 % of total as of 2021. # Spain Renewable Energy Consumption Spain derived 19% of its total energy from renewable sources in 2021, approaching its all-time peak of 19.
Current (2021)
19 % of total
-1.6% y/y
Peak (2020)
19.3 % of total
Low (2005)
7.3 % of total
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1990–2021 · 32 pts
Renewable Energy Consumption — Spain
1990 — 2021
Renewable Energy Consumption — Spain
Analysis# Spain Renewable Energy Consumption
Spain derived 19% of its total energy from renewable sources in 2021, approaching its all-time peak of 19.3% reached in 2020. This represents a dramatic 79.2% increase since 1990, when renewable consumption stood at just 10.6%. The country's lowest renewable share occurred in 2005 at 7.3%, making the subsequent recovery particularly noteworthy.
The most significant acceleration occurred between 2019 and 2020, when renewable consumption jumped from 16.7% to 19.3%. This two-year surge reflects Spain's accelerated investment in wind and solar infrastructure. Since 2012, when renewables represented 15.8% of total consumption, Spain has maintained a general upward trajectory despite minor fluctuations in 2013–2017, positioning the country among Europe's renewable energy leaders.
Historical Data
32 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19 % of total | -1.55% |
| 2020 | 19.3 % of total | +15.57% |
| 2019 | 16.7 % of total | -1.18% |
| 2018 | 16.9 % of total | +11.18% |
| 2017 | 15.2 % of total | -8.98% |
| 2016 | 16.7 % of total | +2.45% |
| 2015 | 16.3 % of total | -5.78% |
| 2014 | 17.3 % of total | +2.37% |
| 2013 | 16.9 % of total | +6.96% |
| 2012 | 15.8 % of total | +7.48% |
| 2011 | 14.7 % of total | +2.08% |
| 2010 | 14.4 % of total | +18.03% |
| 2009 | 12.2 % of total | +25.77% |
| 2008 | 9.7 % of total | +7.78% |
| 2007 | 9 % of total | +5.88% |
| 2006 | 8.5 % of total | +16.44% |
| 2005 | 7.3 % of total | -8.75% |
| 2004 | 8 % of total | -10.11% |
| 2003 | 8.9 % of total | +20.27% |
| 2002 | 7.4 % of total | -16.85% |
Show all 32 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 8.9 % of total | +12.66% |
| 2000 | 7.9 % of total | +2.60% |
| 1999 | 7.7 % of total | -13.48% |
| 1998 | 8.9 % of total | -3.26% |
| 1997 | 9.2 % of total | -8.91% |
| 1996 | 10.1 % of total | +21.69% |
| 1995 | 8.3 % of total | -9.78% |
| 1994 | 9.2 % of total | +1.10% |
| 1993 | 9.1 % of total | +10.98% |
| 1992 | 8.2 % of total | -17.17% |
| 1991 | 9.9 % of total | -6.60% |
| 1990 | 10.6 % of total | — |
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