Share of electricity generation from renewables in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Share of electricity generation from renewables was 11.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from renewables in Sao Tome and Principe, 2000–2023
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of electricity generation from renewables in Sao Tome and Principe is 11.1%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 22.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from renewables in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 33.3% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2001.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 159th out of 213 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of electricity generation from renewables in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 33.3% | — |
| 2001 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 25.0% | — |
| 2003 | 25.0% | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 25.0% | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 20.0% | — |
| 2007 | 20.0% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 20.0% | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 16.7% | -16.7% |
| 2010 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 14.3% | — |
| 2012 | 12.5% | -12.5% |
| 2013 | 14.3% | +14.3% |
| 2014 | 12.5% | -12.5% |
| 2015 | 10.0% | -20.0% |
| 2016 | 9.1% | -9.1% |
| 2017 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 0.0% | — |
| 2019 | 9.1% | — |
| 2020 | 9.1% | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 9.1% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 11.1% | +22.2% |
| 2023 | 11.1% | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.5% | 0.0% | 33.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.2% | 0.0% | 14.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.1% | 9.1% | 11.1% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 156 Yemen 11.2% compare
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- 161 Solomon Islands 9.1% compare
- 162 Barbados 9.0% compare
More energy & mining data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 11.6 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 29.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from renewables in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Share of electricity generation from renewables in Sao Tome and Principe was 11.1% 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 33.3% in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from renewables recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2001.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for share of electricity generation from renewables?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 159th out of 213 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of electricity generation from renewables rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.