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Wind electricity net generation (2024)

135/237 countries
World Total2,511billion kWhYear-over-year+13.14%5-year change+101.37%
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2024

Rankings at a glance

Top 10 · Wind electricity net generation (2024)

China tops the global rankings for wind electricity net generation, recording 997 billion kWh in 2024, followed by United States of America (451.9 billion kWh) and Germany (134.3 billion kWh). Brazil (105.6 billion kWh) and India (90.7 billion kWh) complete the top 5. United Kingdom (82.9 billion kWh) and Spain (61 billion kWh) follow close behind. Canada (46.4 billion kWh), France (46.2 billion kWh), and Sweden (40.8 billion kWh) round out the top ten. The spread is substantial: China has 24× the figure recorded by Sweden (40.8 billion kWh). Five of the top ten are in Europe. Among these countries, Canada saw the largest year-over-year change at +25.2%.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the highest wind electricity net generation?
China has the highest wind electricity net generation at 997.04 billion kWh as of 2024, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Which country has the lowest wind electricity net generation?
French Polynesia has the lowest wind electricity net generation at 0.0001 billion kWh as of 2024, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
What is the global average wind electricity net generation?
The global average wind electricity net generation across 135 countries is 2,511 billion kWh as of 2024, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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