Renewable energy generation in Vietnam
Vietnam: Renewable energy generation was 33.85 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Renewable energy generation in Vietnam, 1971–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for renewable energy generation in Vietnam is 33.85 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and up 507,443.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, renewable energy generation in Vietnam peaked at 33.85 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1971.
Vietnam ranks 13th of 79 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.489 terawatt-hours | 0.0053 terawatt-hours | 4.82 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.42 terawatt-hours | 11.2 terawatt-hours | 33.85 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Vietnam
More energy & mining data for Vietnam
- Fuel imports 7.9% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 3.8% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 1.1% (2023)
- Gas production 57.84 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 569.29 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 57.84 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 569.29 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 1.0% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 65.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is renewable energy generation in Vietnam?
- Renewable energy generation in Vietnam was 33.85 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest renewable energy generation recorded in Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 33.85 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest renewable energy generation recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1971.
- How does Vietnam rank for renewable energy generation?
- Vietnam ranks 13th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is renewable energy generation rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is up 507,443.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vietnam data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Renewable energy generation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.