Renewable Energy Consumption: Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's renewable energy consumption is currently 82.4 % of total as of 2021. # Zimbabwe Renewable Energy Consumption Zimbabwe's renewable energy consumption reached 82.
Current (2021)
82.4 % of total
-2.0% y/y
Peak (2020)
84.1 % of total
Low (1991)
63.7 % of total
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1990–2021 · 32 pts
Renewable Energy Consumption — Zimbabwe
1990 — 2021
Renewable Energy Consumption — Zimbabwe
Analysis# Zimbabwe Renewable Energy Consumption
Zimbabwe's renewable energy consumption reached 82.4% of total energy in 2021, down slightly from the all-time peak of 84.1% in 2020. This remains substantially higher than the 1991 low of 63.7%, reflecting a net gain of 28.8 percentage points over three decades. The country has maintained renewable energy above 77% since 2012, demonstrating a sustained commitment to non-fossil fuel sources despite occasional fluctuations.
The period from 2012 to 2020 shows a steady upward trend, with consumption climbing from 77% to the peak of 84.1%. A minor dip occurred in 2018 (79.7%), but recovery followed in subsequent years. The 2021 figure of 82.4% suggests Zimbabwe's renewable energy share remains resilient, positioning the nation among countries with exceptionally high renewable energy integration relative to total consumption.
Historical Data
32 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82.4 % of total | -2.02% |
| 2020 | 84.1 % of total | +3.83% |
| 2019 | 81 % of total | +1.63% |
| 2018 | 79.7 % of total | -2.80% |
| 2017 | 82 % of total | +0.37% |
| 2016 | 81.7 % of total | +1.11% |
| 2015 | 80.8 % of total | +0.00% |
| 2014 | 80.8 % of total | +1.89% |
| 2013 | 79.3 % of total | +2.99% |
| 2012 | 77 % of total | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 77.2 % of total | -4.93% |
| 2010 | 81.2 % of total | -1.69% |
| 2009 | 82.6 % of total | +1.23% |
| 2008 | 81.6 % of total | +4.62% |
| 2007 | 78 % of total | -0.89% |
| 2006 | 78.7 % of total | -1.99% |
| 2005 | 80.3 % of total | -1.83% |
| 2004 | 81.8 % of total | +4.87% |
| 2003 | 78 % of total | +4.42% |
| 2002 | 74.7 % of total | +3.32% |
Show all 32 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 72.3 % of total | +4.03% |
| 2000 | 69.5 % of total | +7.92% |
| 1999 | 64.4 % of total | -5.01% |
| 1998 | 67.8 % of total | +0.59% |
| 1997 | 67.4 % of total | +1.05% |
| 1996 | 66.7 % of total | -0.60% |
| 1995 | 67.1 % of total | -2.04% |
| 1994 | 68.5 % of total | +6.37% |
| 1993 | 64.4 % of total | +0.00% |
| 1992 | 64.4 % of total | +1.10% |
| 1991 | 63.7 % of total | -0.47% |
| 1990 | 64 % of total | — |
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