Countries with the Most Installed Wind Energy Capacity 2024
Source:
IRENA
Key Findings
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China leads in Installed Wind Capacity (GW) with 480 in 2024.
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Average Installed Wind Capacity (GW) in 2024: 107 · median: 38.50.
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Gap in 2024: China is 20× larger than France.
About This Dataset
Countries with the Most Installed Wind Energy Capacity 2024
Countries ranked by total installed onshore and offshore wind power capacity in 2024, measured in gigawatts according to IRENA Renewable Capacity Statistics. China leads the world in installed wind capacity by an enormous margin, having added more wind power in single years than any other country in history.
Analysis
China heads the table on 480, ahead of United States (152) and Germany (69) in Installed Wind Capacity (GW) in 2024. China alone accounts for more than the other 7 entities combined: 480 against 379 Installed Wind Capacity (GW). Only 1 of the 8 reaches even half the leader's figure (240 or more).
Data Insights
Numbers, trends & sources behind this chart
Methodology & source
- Data source
- IRENA
- Coverage
- 8 entities · 2024 · 8 observations
- Measure
- Installed Wind Capacity (GW)
- Last updated
- 6 September 2026
- Compiled by
- The ANYSTAT team, from the source above
How the figures are calculated
- Values use the measure and unit named on this page. Consult the dataset description and cited source for coverage, definitions and any unit conversions. Displayed values may be rounded for readability.
- Entities are ranked highest-first on their value in 2024.
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