Primary energy from solar and wind in Sweden
Sweden: Primary energy from solar and wind was 43.1 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy from solar and wind in Sweden, 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 Sweden stood at 43.1 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of down 3.3% on the previous year and up 162.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from solar and wind in Sweden peaked at 44.57 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Sweden 18th out of 110 countries with data for 2025, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0036 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.006 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1302 terawatt-hours | 0.006 terawatt-hours | 0.359 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.1 terawatt-hours | 0.458 terawatt-hours | 2.5 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.54 terawatt-hours | 3.5 terawatt-hours | 20.51 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.17 terawatt-hours | 28.56 terawatt-hours | 44.57 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More energy & mining data for Sweden
- Fuel imports 10.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 5.5% (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 7.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.5% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 47.42 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy from solar and wind in Sweden?
- Primary energy from solar and wind in Sweden was 43.1 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 44.57 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest primary energy from solar and wind recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Sweden rank for primary energy from solar and wind?
- Sweden ranks 18th out of 110 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from solar and wind rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 162.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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.