Installed wind energy capacity in India
India: Installed wind energy capacity was 48.16 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed wind energy capacity in India, 2000–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
India recorded 48.16 gigawatts for installed wind energy capacity in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 7.7% on the previous year and up 114.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed wind energy capacity in India peaked at 48.16 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.941 gigawatts, in 2000.
That places India 4th out of 156 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 5.01 gigawatts | 0.941 gigawatts | 10.93 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.7 gigawatts | 13.18 gigawatts | 37.51 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.69 gigawatts | 38.56 gigawatts | 48.16 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
More energy & mining data for India
- Fuel imports 31.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 6.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 3.7% (2024)
- Gas production 311.65 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 212.9 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 311.65 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 212.9 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 17.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 14.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 66.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed wind energy capacity in India?
- Installed wind energy capacity in India was 48.16 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed wind energy capacity recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 48.16 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed wind energy capacity recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.941 gigawatts in 2000.
- How does India rank for installed wind energy capacity?
- India ranks 4th out of 156 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed wind energy capacity rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 114.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.