Germany vs United Kingdom: Cumulative installed wind energy capacity gigawatts
Germany
72.82
in 2024
United Kingdom
32.15
in 2024
Germany rank
3rd
United Kingdom rank
6th
Cumulative installed wind energy capacity gigawatts over time
- Germany
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Germany currently reports 72.82 against 32.15 in United Kingdom, a difference of 40.67.
That makes Germany's figure about 2.3 times United Kingdom's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 3rd and United Kingdom ranks 6th of 154 countries.
Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.7 | 1.7 | 15 | Germany |
| 2010s | 42.77 | 14.09 | 28.68 | Germany |
| 2020s | 66.88 | 28.26 | 38.63 | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cumulative installed wind energy capacity gigawatts, Germany or United Kingdom?
- Germany, at 72.82 against 32.15 in United Kingdom as of 2024.
- What is the difference in cumulative installed wind energy capacity gigawatts between Germany and United Kingdom?
- 40.67, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United Kingdom?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Germany and United Kingdom rank globally for cumulative installed wind energy capacity gigawatts?
- Germany ranks 3rd and United Kingdom ranks 6th 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.