Installed wind energy capacity in Namibia
Namibia: Installed wind energy capacity was 0.0062 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed wind energy capacity in Namibia, 2005–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for installed wind energy capacity in Namibia is 0.0062 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is up 2,706.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed wind energy capacity in Namibia peaked at 0.0062 gigawatts in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.0002 gigawatts, in 2005.
Namibia ranks 105th of 156 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 0.0002 gigawatts | 0.0002 gigawatts | 0.0002 gigawatts | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.002 gigawatts | 0.0002 gigawatts | 0.0062 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0062 gigawatts | 0.0062 gigawatts | 0.0062 gigawatts | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Namibia
- Fuel imports 15.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 9.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 32.3% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 1.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 27.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 68.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed wind energy capacity in Namibia?
- Installed wind energy capacity in Namibia was 0.0062 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed wind energy capacity recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0062 gigawatts in 2017.
- What is the lowest installed wind energy capacity recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0002 gigawatts in 2005.
- How does Namibia rank for installed wind energy capacity?
- Namibia ranks 105th out of 156 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed wind energy capacity rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,706.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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.