Uruguay’s Renewable Energy Consumption
#183 of 191 in the Renewable Energy Consumption progress rankings
Renewable Energy Consumption (% of Total Final Energy Consumption) measures the share of energy derived from renewable sources as a percentage of total final energy consumption. It provides insight into a country's transition to sustainable energy (higher is better).
Key insights
- From 1990 to 2021, Renewable Energy Consumption changed by +13.0 %.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2020→2021): -3.4 %.
- Lowest level: 33.3 % in 1999.
- Highest level: 61.2 % in 2020.
Renewable Energy Consumption Chart (1990–2021)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
Renewable Energy Consumption Table (1990–2021)
| Year | Renewable Energy Consumption |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 44.8 % |
| 1991 | 43.7 % |
| 1992 | 43.3 % |
| 1993 | 42.7 % |
| 1994 | 42.2 % |
| 1995 | 41.0 % |
| 1996 | 37.5 % |
| 1997 | 37.7 % |
| 1998 | 36.9 % |
| 1999 | 33.3 % |
| 2000 | 38.7 % |
| 2001 | 41.6 % |
| 2002 | 43.2 % |
| 2003 | 43.8 % |
| 2004 | 39.3 % |
| 2005 | 41.3 % |
| 2006 | 37.6 % |
| 2007 | 43.2 % |
| 2008 | 44.1 % |
| 2009 | 44.6 % |
| 2010 | 53.3 % |
| 2011 | 49.7 % |
| 2012 | 47.9 % |
| 2013 | 51.9 % |
| 2014 | 56.7 % |
| 2015 | 59.4 % |
| 2016 | 60.3 % |
| 2017 | 60.8 % |
| 2018 | 60.8 % |
| 2019 | 59.3 % |
| 2020 | 61.2 % |
| 2021 | 57.8 % |
Source: World Bank
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