Which Countries Generate the Most Electricity From Renewable Energy in 2026? Top 10
Updated: 2026-08-24Costa Rica
Costa Rica generated 100% of its electricity from renewable sources in the latest 2025 annual data shown by Our World in Data.
Ethiopia
Ethiopia also recorded a 100% renewable share of electricity generation in the 2025 data.
Paraguay
Paraguay reached a 100% renewable share of electricity generation in 2025, making it one of the world's most renewable-powered electricity systems.
Norway
Norway generated 99% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2025. Hydropower is a major part of Norway's electricity system.
Uruguay
Uruguay generated 97.82% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2025, placing it among the world's leading renewable electricity systems.
Tajikistan
Tajikistan recorded a renewable electricity share of 94.37% in 2025. Hydropower is the dominant renewable source in the country's electricity mix.
Luxembourg
Luxembourg recorded a renewable electricity generation share of 91.56% in the 2025 dataset.
Denmark
Denmark generated 91.17% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2025. Wind power is an important part of its renewable electricity mix.
Kenya
Kenya recorded a renewable electricity share of 90.03% in 2025, placing it among the top renewable electricity producers by share.
New Zealand
New Zealand generated 88.53% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country gets 100% of its electricity from renewable energy?▼
In the 2025 annual dataset, Costa Rica, Ethiopia and Paraguay each recorded a 100% renewable share of electricity generation. Renewable electricity includes sources such as hydropower, wind, solar, bioenergy and geothermal power.
Which country has the highest renewable electricity percentage in 2026?▼
The latest 2025 annual data shows Costa Rica, Ethiopia and Paraguay tied at 100% renewable electricity generation. Norway follows at 99%.
Does 100% renewable electricity mean a country uses no fossil fuels?▼
No. A 100% renewable electricity share only describes electricity generation. A country can still use fossil fuels for cars, airplanes, heating and industrial energy even when its power grid is almost entirely renewable.