Energy · West Africa
Nigeria Renewable Energy Share
80.3%as of 2021-1.8% vs 2020
Renewable energy as a share of total final energy consumption. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Updated June 25, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Renewable Energy Share |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 80.3% |
| 2020 | 81.8% |
| 2019 | 80.1% |
| 2018 | 80.8% |
| 2017 | 81.6% |
| 2016 | 81.1% |
| 2015 | 81.3% |
| 2014 | 79.9% |
| 2013 | 81.4% |
| 2012 | 83.9% |
| 2011 | 84.1% |
| 2010 | 86% |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=NG&metric_key=renewable_energy_consumption_pct" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Renewable Energy Share across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Renewable Energy Share |
|---|---|
| Kenya | 67.7% |
| South Africa | 9.7% |
| Egypt | 6.1% |
| Ghana | 39% |
| Ethiopia | 90.6% |
| Tanzania | 78.3% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nigeria's renewables' share of energy consumption?
Nigeria's renewables' share of energy consumption is 80.3% as of 2021, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from World Bank — World Development Indicators and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Nigeria Renewable Energy Share data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=NG&metric_key=renewable_energy_consumption_pct with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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