Annual percentage change in primary energy from solar and wind in Japan
Japan: Annual percentage change in primary energy from solar and wind was 14.6% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Annual percentage change in primary energy from solar and wind in Japan, 1991–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2025, annual percentage change in primary energy from solar and wind in Japan stood at 14.6%.
That represents a change of up 920.1% on the previous year and down 62.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual percentage change in primary energy from solar and wind in Japan peaked at 950.0% in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1991.
That places Japan 40th out of 79 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual percentage change in primary energy from solar and wind in Japan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
| 1992 | 950.0% | — |
| 1993 | 123.4% | -87.0% |
| 1994 | 27.7% | -77.6% |
| 1995 | 35.0% | +26.5% |
| 1996 | 39.4% | +12.6% |
| 1997 | 72.4% | +83.5% |
| 1998 | 54.5% | -24.6% |
| 1999 | 69.2% | +26.9% |
| 2000 | 78.1% | +12.8% |
| 2001 | 65.9% | -15.6% |
| 2002 | 47.3% | -28.2% |
| 2003 | 61.2% | +29.4% |
| 2004 | 51.8% | -15.4% |
| 2005 | 30.6% | -41.1% |
| 2006 | 16.7% | -45.4% |
| 2007 | 22.3% | +33.8% |
| 2008 | 9.6% | -56.9% |
| 2009 | 16.9% | +75.1% |
| 2010 | 22.2% | +31.4% |
| 2011 | 25.2% | +13.6% |
| 2012 | 22.2% | -11.7% |
| 2013 | 49.1% | +120.9% |
| 2014 | 58.3% | +18.7% |
| 2015 | 39.2% | -32.7% |
| 2016 | 22.4% | -42.9% |
| 2017 | 22.7% | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 14.8% | -34.7% |
| 2019 | 9.1% | -38.3% |
| 2020 | 12.4% | +35.6% |
| 2021 | 11.5% | -7.3% |
| 2022 | 7.2% | -37.2% |
| 2023 | 5.8% | -19.4% |
| 2024 | 1.4% | -75.3% |
| 2025 | 14.6% | +920.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 152.4% | 0.0% | 950.0% | 9 |
| 2000s | 40.0% | 9.6% | 78.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.5% | 9.1% | 58.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.8% | 1.4% | 14.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More energy & mining data for Japan
- Fuel imports 19.6% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 7.0% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 3.6% (2025)
- Gas production 22.04 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 178.13 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 22.04 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 178.13 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual percentage change in primary energy from solar and wind in Japan?
- Annual percentage change in primary energy from solar and wind in Japan was 14.6% in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual percentage change in primary energy from solar and wind recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 950.0% in 1992.
- What is the lowest annual percentage change in primary energy from solar and wind recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1991.
- How does Japan rank for annual percentage change in primary energy from solar and wind?
- Japan ranks 40th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual percentage change in primary energy from solar and wind rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual percentage change in primary energy from solar and wind. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage change in total energy supply relative to the previous year.