Share of final energy consumption from renewable sources in Ireland
Ireland: Share of final energy consumption from renewable sources was 13.89 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Share of final energy consumption from renewable sources in Ireland, 2000–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, share of final energy consumption from renewable sources in Ireland stood at 13.89. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.3% on the previous year and up 101.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of final energy consumption from renewable sources in Ireland peaked at 13.89 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.97, in 2001.
That places Ireland 128th out of 222 countries with data for 2022, 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 final energy consumption from renewable sources in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.03 | — |
| 2001 | 1.97 | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 2.25 | +14.2% |
| 2003 | 2.01 | -10.7% |
| 2004 | 2.31 | +14.9% |
| 2005 | 2.89 | +25.1% |
| 2006 | 3.23 | +11.8% |
| 2007 | 3.55 | +9.9% |
| 2008 | 4.19 | +18.0% |
| 2009 | 5.29 | +26.3% |
| 2010 | 5.29 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 6.96 | +31.6% |
| 2012 | 6.9 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 7.71 | +11.7% |
| 2014 | 8.78 | +13.9% |
| 2015 | 9.52 | +8.4% |
| 2016 | 8.61 | -9.6% |
| 2017 | 10.11 | +17.4% |
| 2018 | 10.82 | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 12.33 | +14.0% |
| 2020 | 13.67 | +10.9% |
| 2021 | 12.59 | -7.9% |
| 2022 | 13.89 | +10.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.97 | 1.97 | 5.29 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.7 | 5.29 | 12.33 | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.38 | 12.59 | 13.89 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 125 China 15.17 compare
- 126 Netherlands 14.38 compare
- 127 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 14.3 compare
- 129 Türkiye 13.81 compare
- 130 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 13.58 compare
- 131 Australia 13.5 compare
More energy & mining data for Ireland
- Fuel imports 6.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.6% (2024)
- Gas production 11.53 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,195 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 11.53 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 2,195 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of final energy consumption from renewable sources in Ireland?
- Share of final energy consumption from renewable sources in Ireland was 13.89 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of final energy consumption from renewable sources recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 13.89 in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of final energy consumption from renewable sources recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.97 in 2001.
- How does Ireland rank for share of final energy consumption from renewable sources?
- Ireland ranks 128th out of 222 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of final energy consumption from renewable sources rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 101.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of final energy consumption from renewable sources. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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