Renewable Energy Consumption: Tunisia

Analysis# Tunisia Renewable Energy Consumption Tunisia's renewable energy consumption stood at 11.6% of total energy in 2021, marking a significant decline from its all-time peak of 16.1% in 2009. This represents a 20% drop over three decades since 1990, placing the country at its lowest recorded level. The current share reflects Tunisia's ongoing reliance on fossil fuels despite global momentum toward clean energy adoption. A sharp downward trend emerged after 2009, with renewable consumption falling steadily through the mid-2010s before stabilizing around 12% annually. The 2021 figure of 11.6% signals continued pressure on renewable energy's share rather than recovery. Without policy interventions or infrastructure investment in wind and solar capacity, Tunisia's renewable energy footprint appears locked in a downward trajectory that contradicts regional and international climate commitments.