China vs United States of America: Cumulative installed wind energy capacity gigawatts
China
521.27
in 2024
United States of America
152.65
in 2024
China rank
1st
United States of America rank
2nd
Cumulative installed wind energy capacity gigawatts over time
- China
- United States of America
How they compare
China currently reports 521.27 against 152.65 in United States of America, a difference of 368.62.
That makes China's figure about 3.4 times United States of America's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was United States of America ahead.
China ranks 1st and United States of America ranks 2nd of 154 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, China averaged higher in 2 and United States of America in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.58 | 11.86 | 8.28 | United States of America |
| 2010s | 114.93 | 70.77 | 44.16 | China |
| 2020s | 388.02 | 138.6 | 249.42 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cumulative installed wind energy capacity gigawatts, China or United States of America?
- China, at 521.27 against 152.65 in United States of America as of 2024.
- What is the difference in cumulative installed wind energy capacity gigawatts between China and United States of America?
- 368.62, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and United States of America?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do China and United States of America rank globally for cumulative installed wind energy capacity gigawatts?
- China ranks 1st and United States of America ranks 2nd of 154 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Cumulative installed wind energy capacity gigawatts. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.