Which country has the highest Total Renewable Energy Generation?

China has the highest Total Renewable Energy Generation of the 78 countries listed in 2025, at 3,830 TWh, followed by United States (1,171 TWh) and Brazil (663 TWh).

Which countries rank last on Total Renewable Energy Generation of those listed?

Kuwait and Trinidad and Tobago tie for last of the 78 countries listed in 2025, at 0.1 TWh. The list covers 78 of 235 countries.

Where does the Renewable Energy by Country data come from?

Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Statistical Review of World Energy - Energy Institute; Statistical Review of World Energy 2024 - Energy Institute; Statistical Review of World Energy 2023 - Energy Institute; Renewable Energy Consumption - World Bank.

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Renewable Energy by Country

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China has the highest Total Renewable Energy Generation of the 78 countries listed in 2025 (3,830 TWh), followed by United States (1,171 TWh) and Brazil (663 TWh). Kuwait and Trinidad and Tobago tie for last of the 78 listed (0.1 TWh).

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Median

31.35 TWh

Middle half 11.05 TWh – 74.35 TWh

Average

131 TWh

78 countries

Highest

3,830 TWh

China

Lowest

0.1 TWh

Trinidad and Tobago

Over time · 2021–2025

The top 5 in 2025, against the median.

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Brazil
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78 countries · # = rank by Total Renewable Energy Generation

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1	China	3,830 TWh	31.8%
2	United States	1,171 TWh	11.0%
3	Brazil	663 TWh	6.1%
4	India	477 TWh	4.1%
5	Canada	420 TWh	3.4%
6	Germany	290 TWh	3%
7	Japan	246 TWh	2.8%
8	Russia	208 TWh	1.6%
9	Spain	165 TWh	1.4%
10	Turkey	162 TWh	2.2%
11	Norway	160 TWh	1.2%
12	United Kingdom	153 TWh	1.8%
13	Vietnam	152 TWh	1.2%
14	France	150 TWh	1.3%
15	Italy	135 TWh	1.8%
16	Sweden	122 TWh	1.1%
17	Australia	114 TWh	0.9%
18	Mexico	84.1 TWh	0.9%
19	Pakistan	80.6 TWh	0.6%
20	Colombia	74.8 TWh	0.6%
21	Venezuela	73 TWh	0.6%
22	Indonesia	72.1 TWh	1.9%
23	Netherlands	65.8 TWh	0.6%
24	South Korea	65.6 TWh	0.8%
25	Chile	61.2 TWh	0.6%
26	Austria	60.6 TWh	0.5%
27	Poland	57.8 TWh	0.6%
28	Argentina	51.9 TWh	0.5%
29	Finland	47.2 TWh	0.5%
30	Thailand	43.5 TWh	0.7%
31	Malaysia	42.9 TWh	0.4%
32	Switzerland	42.8 TWh	0.4%
33	Peru	41.2 TWh	0.3%
34	Portugal	41 TWh	0.4%
35	New Zealand	39.7 TWh	1%
36	Taiwan	35.9 TWh	0.3%
37	Egypt	34.1 TWh	0.3%
38	South Africa	31.9 TWh	0.3%
39	Philippines	31.7 TWh	1%
40	Denmark	31 TWh	0.4%
41	Ecuador	28.8 TWh	0.2%
42	Belgium	28.4 TWh	0.3%
43	Greece	25.1 TWh	0.2%
44	Romania	23.3 TWh	0.2%
45	Saudi Arabia	19.8 TWh	0.2%
46	United Arab Emirates	19.2 TWh	0.2%
47	Iceland	18.8 TWh	0.5%
48	Ukraine	18.3 TWh	0.2%
49	Kazakhstan	17.6 TWh	0.1%
50	Uzbekistan	16.8 TWh	0.1%
51	Ireland	15.5 TWh	0.1%
52	Iran	15.4 TWh	0.1%
53	Israel	14.3 TWh	0.1%
54	Hungary	13.8 TWh	0.1%
55	Bulgaria	12.7 TWh	0.1%
56	Czechia	12.4 TWh	0.2%
57	Sri Lanka	12 TWh	0.1%
58	Morocco	11.5 TWh	0.1%
59	Croatia	10.9 TWh	0.1%
60	Lithuania	7.6 TWh	0.1%
61	Slovenia	5.9 TWh	0.1%
62	Slovakia	5.2 TWh	0.1%
63	Oman	5.1 TWh	—
64	Latvia	4.6 TWh	—
65	Estonia	4 TWh	0.1%
66	Azerbaijan	3.7 TWh	—
67	Qatar	3.6 TWh	—
67	North Macedonia	3.6 TWh	—
69	Iraq	3 TWh	—
70	Bangladesh	2.6 TWh	—
71	Singapore	2.5 TWh	—
72	Cyprus	1.6 TWh	—
73	Belarus	1.4 TWh	—
74	Luxembourg	1.2 TWh	—
75	Algeria	0.7 TWh	—
75	Hong Kong	0.7 TWh	—
77	Kuwait	0.1 TWh	—
77	Trinidad and Tobago	0.1 TWh	—

What correlates with Total Renewable Energy Generation (2025)?

Pearson r against 1,798 other country metrics sharing at least 47 countries. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher Total Renewable Energy Generation tend to score higher on these

Wind Power Onshore CapacityWind Power by Country
r = +0.99 · very strong · n = 71
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Solar GenerationSolar Power by Country
r = +0.99 · very strong · n = 74
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Wind Power CapacityWind Power by Country
r = +0.98 · very strong · n = 58
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Dementia PrevalenceDementia Rates by Country
r = +0.98 · very strong · n = 77
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Electricity ConsumptionEnergy Consumption by Country
r = +0.98 · very strong · n = 78
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Electricity ConsumptionElectricity Consumption by Country
r = +0.98 · very strong · n = 78
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Places that have a higher Total Renewable Energy Generation tend to score lower on these

GGGI Education ScoreGlobal Gender Gap by Country
r = −0.53 · strong · n = 71
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US Trade BalanceUS Trade Deficit by Country
r = −0.50 · strong · n = 77
Plot
Oldest Park Founding YearNational Parks by Country
r = −0.42 · moderate · n = 63
Plot
LI Users Aged 18-24LinkedIn Users by Country
r = −0.36 · moderate · n = 77
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Retirement Age (Women)Retirement Age by Country
r = −0.33 · moderate · n = 67
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Major Countries Overall RankMajor Countries
r = −0.32 · moderate · n = 54
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Quick answers

Which country has the highest Total Renewable Energy Generation?: China has the highest Total Renewable Energy Generation of the 78 countries listed in 2025, at 3,830 TWh, followed by United States (1,171 TWh) and Brazil (663 TWh).
Which countries rank last on Total Renewable Energy Generation of those listed?: Kuwait and Trinidad and Tobago tie for last of the 78 countries listed in 2025, at 0.1 TWh. The list covers 78 of 235 countries.
Where does the Renewable Energy by Country data come from?: Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Statistical Review of World Energy - Energy Institute; Statistical Review of World Energy 2024 - Energy Institute; Statistical Review of World Energy 2023 - Energy Institute; Renewable Energy Consumption - World Bank.

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