Ranked: The Top Countries by Wind Power Capacity in 2024
This visual shows the top 15 countries by total installed wind turbine capacity, based on data from the Energy Institute''s 2025 Statistical Review of World Energy report.
This visual shows the top 15 countries by total installed wind turbine capacity, based on data from the Energy Institute''s 2025 Statistical Review of World Energy report.
This dashboard ranks countries/areas to their renewable energy power capacity or electricity generation. The data can be further refined based on region, technology or year of interest.
In 2024, the globe is witnessing a surge in the number of countries ramping up their wind power statistics. Lets dive into the crème de la crème of wind energy, exploring the top wind energy
To achieve global decarbonisation goals in time, the International Energy Agency says annual wind capacity additions need to increase from
These countries demonstrate that the world as a whole can achieve a 40-50% share of wind power in total electricity generation, as outlined by the WWEA in a long-term scenario.
Wind power is used on a commercial basis in more than half of all the countries of the world. [3] Denmark produced 58% of its electricity from wind in 2023, a larger share than any other country.
Wind electricity generation, billion kilowatthours, 2022: The average for 2022 based on 189 countries was 11.16 billion kilowatthours. The highest value was in China: 762.67 billion kilowatthours and the
To achieve global decarbonisation goals in time, the International Energy Agency says annual wind capacity additions need to increase from around 115 GW in 2023 to 340 GW in 2030.
Also includes information on each country''s actual yearly production of wind-generated electricity, as well as the amount of electricy generated in offshore wind farms as compared on onshore farms.
Here is the list of world''s leading renewable energy generating countries in the world. 1. China is a global leader in wind energy generation. The country had a significant installed capacity
The top countries on this list demonstrate how innovative technologies, strong policies, and strategic investments can transform wind power into a reliable and essential energy source.
Wind power is used on a commercial basis in more than half of all the
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