India vs Japan: Renewable Electricity Output Comparison

Compare Renewable Electricity Output (% of Total) of India and Japan over time using official World Bank Open Data.

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2021, Japan recorded Renewable Electricity Output (% of Total) of 21.1% vs 19.1% for India (Japan's Renewable Electricity Output is 2.0% higher than India's.).

🇮🇳 India
19.1%
+36.3% since 2000
🇯🇵 Japan
21.1%
+105.3% since 2000
⚖️ Difference / Gap
2.0%
Latest Year: 2021
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India vs Japan All Annual Observations (1990 – 2021)

Complete annual observations of Renewable Electricity Output (% of Total) for India and Japan reported by World Bank.

Year 🇮🇳 India Renewable Electricity Output 🇯🇵 Japan Renewable Electricity Output Difference / Gap
2021 19.1% 21.1% 2.0%
2020 19.8% 20.3% 0.5%
2019 16.8% 18.6% 1.8%
2018 15.0% 17.1% 2.1%
2017 14.2% 16.2% 2.0%
2016 13.6% 14.7% 1.1%
2015 14.9% 14.2% 0.7%
2014 15.9% 12.4% 3.5%
2013 15.3% 10.9% 4.4%
2012 16.2% 10.1% 6.2%
2011 15.3% 10.5% 4.8%
2010 14.9% 9.7% 5.3%
2009 15.4% 9.7% 5.7%
2008 17.1% 9.5% 7.6%
2007 16.9% 9.3% 7.6%
2006 16.0% 10.6% 5.4%
2005 14.4% 9.6% 4.8%
2004 12.9% 10.9% 2.0%
2003 11.5% 11.2% 0.3%
2002 12.8% 9.9% 2.9%
2001 13.6% 10.2% 3.4%
2000 14.0% 10.3% 3.8%
1999 15.5% 9.4% 6.1%
1998 16.9% 10.1% 6.8%
1997 16.2% 9.9% 6.3%
1996 16.0% 9.2% 6.8%
1995 17.5% 9.5% 8.0%
1994 21.5% 8.0% 13.5%
1993 19.8% 11.5% 8.3%
1992 21.0% 10.2% 10.8%
1991 23.1% 11.9% 11.2%
1990 24.8% 11.3% 13.5%

Renewable Electricity Output Comparison

Current Leader: In 2021, Japan recorded Renewable Electricity Output of 21.1%, while India recorded 19.1%, a difference of 2.0%.
1990 Baseline: India stood at 24.8% and Japan stood at 11.3%.
2000–2021 Trajectory: India moved to 19.1% (+36.3% since 2000), while Japan moved to 21.1% (+105.3% since 2000).

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1990 to 2021, India and Japan followed distinct developmental paths. In 1990, India recorded 24.8% compared to 11.3% for Japan. By 2021, the values evolved to 19.1% and 21.1% respectively.

Key Differences

Absolute Gap: Difference in 2021 is 2.0%.
Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 21.1% (Japan in 2021).
Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, India achieved +36.3% since 2000, while Japan achieved +105.3% since 2000.

About Renewable Electricity Output (% of Total)

Renewable electricity is the share of electricity generated by renewable sources.

This comparison uses standardized data from World Bank Open Data. Historical records allow analysts to trace long-term development trajectories for India and Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions — Renewable Electricity Output

What is the Renewable Electricity Output of India?

In 2021, India's Renewable Electricity Output was 19.1% according to official World Bank data.

What is the Renewable Electricity Output of Japan?

In 2021, Japan's Renewable Electricity Output was 21.1% according to official World Bank data.

Which country has a higher Renewable Electricity Output?

In 2021, Japan recorded a higher Renewable Electricity Output of 21.1% compared to India's 19.1% (a difference of 2.0%).

How has Renewable Electricity Output changed over time for India and Japan?

From 2000 to 2021, India's Renewable Electricity Output changed by +36.3% since 2000, while Japan's changed by +105.3% since 2000.

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Data Source and Methodology

Source: World Bank Open Data. Indicator Code: EG.ELC.RNEW.ZS (Renewable Electricity Output (% of Total)). Values represent annual renewable electricity output (% of total) for India and Japan from 1990 through 2021. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.