Global share of wind energy consumption 2024, by country

In 2024, China was the leading country in the world based on wind energy consumption, accounting for a share of almost ** percent of the global wind power consumed during that year. The United States followed as the second largest consumer with an **** percent share, highlighting the significant gap between the two leading nations in wind energy utilization. 

Wind energy production worldwide 

Global wind energy production has seen remarkable growth, reaching approximately *** petawatt hours in 2024. This significant increase represents a ****** expansion since 2010, highlighting the global adoption of wind power. Overall, the share of wind energy over the total electricity generation worldwide surpassed ***** percent in 2024, doubling since the Paris Agreement was adopted in 2015. As governments worldwide implement supportive policies, the wind energy market is expected to continue its upward trajectory, playing a crucial role in the transition away from fossil fuels. 

Leading wind power producers

 While China and the United States are the leading wind power producers worldwide, other countries have registered a higher adoption of the technology relative to their country size. Denmark stands out as the global leader in wind energy penetration, with wind power accounting for almost ** percent of its electricity mix in 2024. On a per capita basis, Sweden and Finland lead the pack, each producing over *** and *** megawatt hours of wind energy per inhabitant in 2024, respectively.