4 FAQs about Wind power ranking

Which countries have the most wind power?

China leads with 521,746 MW of installed wind capacity, growing 18% year-over-year, far outpacing all other countries. The U.S. ranks second with 153,152 MW but shows no growth from 2023 to 2024, similar to Germany, Spain, and the UK. Among smaller markets, Brazil (+13%), Australia (+18%), and Türkiye (+10%) stand out for double-digit growth.

Which countries have the most wind power 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. Below, we show the world's leading countries in wind power capacity in 2024: With nearly 522,000 MW of wind turbine capacity, China by far is the global leader.

Which country is a leader in wind energy generation?

1. China China is a global leader in wind energy generation. The country had a significant installed capacity for wind power, contributing substantially to its renewable energy goals. China experienced a remarkable surge in its solar capacity, averaging an annual growth of 78.3 TWh in 2021-22, doubling the pace observed from 2015 to 2020.

How much wind power does the world have?

According to preliminary statistics published today by the World Wind Energy Association, global wind power capacity has now reached 1'173'581 Megawatt – well below the estimates published by WWEA in autumn 2024.

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