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Wind electricity installed capacity (2024)

147/237 countries
World Total1.1billion kWYear-over-year+7.74%5-year change+61.40%
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Rankings at a glance

Top 10 · Wind electricity installed capacity (2024)

China tops the global rankings for wind electricity installed capacity, recording 521.7 million kW in 2024, followed by the United States (152.1 million kW) and Germany (72.8 million kW). India (48.2 million kW) and Brazil (33.0 million kW) complete the top 5. Spain (31.8 million kW) and the United Kingdom (30.9 million kW) follow close behind. France (24.6 million kW), Canada (18.4 million kW), and Sweden (17.2 million kW) round out the top ten. The spread across the top ten is substantial: China has 30× the figure recorded by Sweden (17.2 million kW). Five of the top ten are in Europe. Among these countries, China saw the largest year-over-year change at +18.1%.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the highest wind electricity installed capacity?
China has the highest wind electricity installed capacity at 521.7 million kW as of 2024, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Which country has the lowest wind electricity installed capacity?
Myanmar has the lowest wind electricity installed capacity at 6 kW as of 2024, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
What is the total wind electricity installed capacity worldwide?
The combined wind electricity installed capacity across 147 countries totals 1.1 billion kW as of 2024, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Updated