In 2022, there were more than 13.7 million direct and indirect renewable energy-related jobs worldwide. Of this amount, some 5.5 million jobs were located in China, making it the country with the highest number of renewable energy-related jobs.
Estimated number of direct and indirect renewable energy-related jobs worldwide in 2022, by select country (in 1,000s)
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IRENA. (September 27, 2023). Estimated number of direct and indirect renewable energy-related jobs worldwide in 2022, by select country (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 11, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/243274/number-of-renewable-energy-related-jobs-worldwide/
IRENA. "Estimated number of direct and indirect renewable energy-related jobs worldwide in 2022, by select country (in 1,000s)." Chart. September 27, 2023. Statista. Accessed May 11, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/243274/number-of-renewable-energy-related-jobs-worldwide/
IRENA. (2023). Estimated number of direct and indirect renewable energy-related jobs worldwide in 2022, by select country (in 1,000s). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 11, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/243274/number-of-renewable-energy-related-jobs-worldwide/
IRENA. "Estimated Number of Direct and Indirect Renewable Energy-related Jobs Worldwide in 2022, by Select Country (in 1,000s)." Statista, Statista Inc., 27 Sep 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/243274/number-of-renewable-energy-related-jobs-worldwide/
IRENA, Estimated number of direct and indirect renewable energy-related jobs worldwide in 2022, by select country (in 1,000s) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/243274/number-of-renewable-energy-related-jobs-worldwide/ (last visited May 11, 2024)
Estimated number of direct and indirect renewable energy-related jobs worldwide in 2022, by select country (in 1,000s) [Graph], IRENA, September 27, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/243274/number-of-renewable-energy-related-jobs-worldwide/