Installed wind energy capacity in Chile
Chile: Installed wind energy capacity was 4.72 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed wind energy capacity in Chile, 2001–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for installed wind energy capacity in Chile is 4.72 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 540.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed wind energy capacity in Chile peaked at 4.72 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.002 gigawatts, in 2001.
That places Chile 26th out of 156 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0239 gigawatts | 0.002 gigawatts | 0.163 gigawatts | 9 |
| 2010s | 0.8528 gigawatts | 0.163 gigawatts | 2 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.7 gigawatts | 2.29 gigawatts | 4.72 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Chile
- Fuel imports 15.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 1.8% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 57.1% (2025)
- Gas production 11.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 600.66 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 11.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 600.66 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.9% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 58.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed wind energy capacity in Chile?
- Installed wind energy capacity in Chile was 4.72 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed wind energy capacity recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 4.72 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed wind energy capacity recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.002 gigawatts in 2001.
- How does Chile rank for installed wind energy capacity?
- Chile ranks 26th out of 156 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed wind energy capacity rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 540.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile data come from?
- The figures come from IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Installed wind energy capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total wind (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts. This includes onshore and offshore wind.