Primary energy from solar and wind in Canada
Canada: Primary energy from solar and wind was 61.62 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy from solar and wind in Canada, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, primary energy from solar and wind in Canada stood at 61.62 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.7% on the previous year and up 106.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from solar and wind in Canada peaked at 61.62 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Canada ranks 13th of 110 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0005 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.001 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0634 terawatt-hours | 0.0019 terawatt-hours | 0.1753 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.04 terawatt-hours | 0.2804 terawatt-hours | 6.75 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.17 terawatt-hours | 8.98 terawatt-hours | 36.96 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 48.78 terawatt-hours | 39.84 terawatt-hours | 61.62 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More energy & mining data for Canada
- Fuel imports 6.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 7.2% (2024)
- Gas production 2,062 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 51,394 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 2,062 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 51,394 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 27.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 4.2% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 46.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy from solar and wind in Canada?
- Primary energy from solar and wind in Canada was 61.62 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary energy from solar and wind recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 61.62 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest primary energy from solar and wind recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Canada rank for primary energy from solar and wind?
- Canada ranks 13th out of 110 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from solar and wind rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 106.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy from solar and wind. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.