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Electricity generation in Faroe Islands

Faroe Islands: 46.9% (renewable share of electricity generation, 2023), +1.1 pp on 2022.

  • 46.9% Latest · 2023
  • +1.1 pp vs 2022
  • 72Records · 3 measures

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All electricity generation statistics

Renewable share of electricity generation in Faroe Islands

Fig 1 · D35 · Faroe Islands Annual

Renewable share of electricity generation

Faroe Islands, 2000 to 2023

24 observations · 2000 to 2023
Renewable share of electricity generationRenewable share of electricity generation. 24 observations from 2000 to 2023, ranging from 28.6% to 59.4%. Latest value 46.9% (2023). % 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 47%
Renewable share of electricity generationRenewable share of electricity generation. 24 observations from 2000 to 2023, ranging from 28.6% to 59.4%. Latest value 46.9% (2023). % 0 20 40 60 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 47%
Renewable share of electricity generationRenewable share of electricity generation. 24 observations from 2000 to 2023, ranging from 28.6% to 59.4%. Latest value 46.9% (2023). % 0 20 40 60 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 47%
View the underlying data
Renewable share of electricity generation
Period Type Value
2000 Actual 36.4%
2001 Actual 33.3%
2002 Actual 41.7%
2003 Actual 33.3%
2004 Actual 40%
2005 Actual 44%
2006 Actual 44%
2007 Actual 44.5%
2008 Actual 37%
2009 Actual 37%
2010 Actual 28.6%
2011 Actual 37%
2012 Actual 37.9%
2013 Actual 37.9%
2014 Actual 51.6%
2015 Actual 59.4%
2016 Actual 48.4%
2017 Actual 51.5%
2018 Actual 48.6%
2019 Actual 39.5%
2020 Actual 39%
2021 Actual 39.5%
2022 Actual 45.8%
2023 Actual 46.9%
Source: Ember · percent · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org

Every record

72 records across 3 measures, newest first within each. Each period opens its record and evidence.

MeasurePeriodValueSource
Renewable share of electricity generation 2023 46.9% Ember
Renewable share of electricity generation 2022 45.8% Ember
Renewable share of electricity generation 2021 39.5% Ember
Renewable share of electricity generation 2020 39% Ember
Renewable share of electricity generation 2019 39.5% Ember
Renewable share of electricity generation 2018 48.6% Ember
Renewable share of electricity generation 2017 51.5% Ember
Renewable share of electricity generation 2016 48.4% Ember
Renewable share of electricity generation 2015 59.4% Ember
Renewable share of electricity generation 2014 51.6% Ember
Renewable share of electricity generation 2013 37.9% Ember
Renewable share of electricity generation 2012 37.9% Ember
Renewable share of electricity generation 2011 37% Ember
Renewable share of electricity generation 2010 28.6% Ember
Renewable share of electricity generation 2009 37% Ember
Renewable share of electricity generation 2008 37% Ember
Renewable share of electricity generation 2007 44.5% Ember
Renewable share of electricity generation 2006 44% Ember
Renewable share of electricity generation 2005 44% Ember
Renewable share of electricity generation 2004 40% Ember
Renewable share of electricity generation 2003 33.3% Ember
Renewable share of electricity generation 2002 41.7% Ember
Renewable share of electricity generation 2001 33.3% Ember
Renewable share of electricity generation 2000 36.4% Ember
Solar share of electricity generation 2023 0% Ember
Solar share of electricity generation 2022 0% Ember
Solar share of electricity generation 2021 0% Ember
Solar share of electricity generation 2020 0% Ember
Solar share of electricity generation 2019 0% Ember
Solar share of electricity generation 2018 0% Ember
Solar share of electricity generation 2017 0% Ember
Solar share of electricity generation 2016 0% Ember
Solar share of electricity generation 2015 0% Ember
Solar share of electricity generation 2014 0% Ember
Solar share of electricity generation 2013 0% Ember
Solar share of electricity generation 2012 0% Ember
Solar share of electricity generation 2011 0% Ember
Solar share of electricity generation 2010 0% Ember
Solar share of electricity generation 2009 0% Ember
Solar share of electricity generation 2008 0% Ember
Solar share of electricity generation 2007 0% Ember
Solar share of electricity generation 2006 0% Ember
Solar share of electricity generation 2005 0% Ember
Solar share of electricity generation 2004 0% Ember
Solar share of electricity generation 2003 0% Ember
Solar share of electricity generation 2002 0% Ember
Solar share of electricity generation 2001 0% Ember
Solar share of electricity generation 2000 0% Ember
Wind power share of electricity mix 2023 18.4% Ember
Wind power share of electricity mix 2022 18.8% Ember
Wind power share of electricity mix 2021 11.6% Ember
Wind power share of electricity mix 2020 12.2% Ember
Wind power share of electricity mix 2019 13.2% Ember
Wind power share of electricity mix 2018 17.1% Ember
Wind power share of electricity mix 2017 18.2% Ember
Wind power share of electricity mix 2016 16.1% Ember
Wind power share of electricity mix 2015 18.8% Ember
Wind power share of electricity mix 2014 12.9% Ember
Wind power share of electricity mix 2013 6.9% Ember
Wind power share of electricity mix 2012 3.45% Ember
Wind power share of electricity mix 2011 3.7% Ember
Wind power share of electricity mix 2010 3.57% Ember
Wind power share of electricity mix 2009 3.7% Ember
Wind power share of electricity mix 2008 3.7% Ember
Wind power share of electricity mix 2007 7.41% Ember
Wind power share of electricity mix 2006 4% Ember
Wind power share of electricity mix 2005 4% Ember
Wind power share of electricity mix 2004 4% Ember
Wind power share of electricity mix 2003 0% Ember
Wind power share of electricity mix 2002 0% Ember
Wind power share of electricity mix 2001 0% Ember
Wind power share of electricity mix 2000 0% Ember

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest electricity generation figure for Faroe Islands?

Faroe Islands: 46.9% renewable share of electricity generation in 2023, +1.1 pp on 2022.

Where does the Faroe Islands data come from?

72 records from 3 documents by Ember. Each figure links to its record and its original source evidence.

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StatOrigin. (2026). Electricity generation in Faroe Islands [Data set]. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/statistics/electricity-generation/faroe-islands

"Electricity generation in Faroe Islands." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/statistics/electricity-generation/faroe-islands. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

StatOrigin. "Electricity generation in Faroe Islands." Data set, 2026. Accessed October 22, 2026. https://statorigin.org/statistics/electricity-generation/faroe-islands.

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