Employment in the renewable energy sector continued to expand last years, according to the latest Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review 2025, published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO).
The report shows that global renewable energy employment reached 16.6 million jobs in 2024, an increase of2.3% compared to 2023, reinforcing the energy transition’s role as a key driver of economic growth and job creation. Asia accounted for more than 66% of global employment, witharound 11 million jobs, including7.3 million in China alone.
By technology, solar energyremained the largest employer with7.3 million jobs, followed bybiofuels (3.7 million), hydropower (2.3 million), and wind energy (1.9 million). IRENA and the ILO emphasize that accelerating the energy transition will require stronger investment in education, skills development, and inclusive workforce policies to ensure broad participation in the clean energy economy.
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