Share of electricity generation from renewables in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Share of electricity generation from renewables was 25.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from renewables in Vanuatu, 2000–2023
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Vanuatu recorded 25.0% for share of electricity generation from renewables in 2023.
That represents a change of up 75.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from renewables in Vanuatu peaked at 33.3% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
Vanuatu ranks 116th of 213 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.8% | 0.0% | 33.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.1% | 25.0% | 33.3% | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Vanuatu
- Fuel imports 18.2% (2011)
- Ores and metals imports 0.5% (2011)
- Ores and metals exports 1.6% (2011)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.1% (2011)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 55.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 10.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from renewables in Vanuatu?
- Share of electricity generation from renewables in Vanuatu was 25.0% in 2023, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity generation from renewables recorded in Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 33.3% in 2019.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from renewables recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Vanuatu rank for share of electricity generation from renewables?
- Vanuatu ranks 116th out of 213 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of electricity generation from renewables rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vanuatu data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of electricity generation from renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.