Share of final energy consumption from renewable sources in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Share of final energy consumption from renewable sources was 13.58 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Share of final energy consumption from renewable sources in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2000–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of final energy consumption from renewable sources in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 13.58, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 8.5% on the previous year and up 223.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of final energy consumption from renewable sources in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 13.81 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.85, in 2001.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 130th of 222 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.
Share of final energy consumption from renewable sources in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.96 | — |
| 2001 | 0.85 | -11.5% |
| 2002 | 0.97 | +14.1% |
| 2003 | 0.93 | -4.1% |
| 2004 | 1.14 | +22.6% |
| 2005 | 1.35 | +18.4% |
| 2006 | 1.55 | +14.8% |
| 2007 | 1.84 | +18.7% |
| 2008 | 2.44 | +32.6% |
| 2009 | 2.97 | +21.7% |
| 2010 | 3.17 | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 3.98 | +25.6% |
| 2012 | 4.2 | +5.5% |
| 2013 | 5.23 | +24.5% |
| 2014 | 6.58 | +25.8% |
| 2015 | 7.71 | +17.2% |
| 2016 | 7.78 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 8.85 | +13.8% |
| 2018 | 10.16 | +14.8% |
| 2019 | 11.59 | +14.1% |
| 2020 | 13.81 | +19.2% |
| 2021 | 12.52 | -9.3% |
| 2022 | 13.58 | +8.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.5 | 0.85 | 2.97 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.92 | 3.17 | 11.59 | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.3 | 12.52 | 13.81 | 3 |
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More energy & mining data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 3.3% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 5.7% (2025)
- Gas production 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of final energy consumption from renewable sources in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Share of final energy consumption from renewable sources in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 13.58 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of final energy consumption from renewable sources recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 13.81 in 2020.
- What is the lowest share of final energy consumption from renewable sources recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.85 in 2001.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for share of final energy consumption from renewable sources?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 130th out of 222 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of final energy consumption from renewable sources rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 223.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern 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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