Share of electricity generation from wind in Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands: Share of electricity generation from wind was 18.4% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from wind in Faroe Islands, 2000–2023
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of electricity generation from wind in Faroe Islands is 18.4%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.0% on the previous year and up 166.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from wind in Faroe Islands peaked at 18.8% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
That places Faroe Islands 18th out of 211 countries with data for 2023, 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 | 2.7% | 0.0% | 7.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.4% | 3.4% | 18.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.2% | 11.6% | 18.8% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Faroe Islands
More energy & mining data for Faroe Islands
- Fuel imports 15.7% (2009)
- Ores and metals imports 0.9% (2009)
- Ores and metals exports 0.1% (2009)
- 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 2.8% (2009)
- Coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions 0.6963 tonnes (2022)
- Mineral rents 0.0% (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from wind in Faroe Islands?
- Share of electricity generation from wind in Faroe Islands was 18.4% in 2023, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity generation from wind recorded in Faroe Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 18.8% in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from wind recorded in Faroe Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Faroe Islands rank for share of electricity generation from wind?
- Faroe Islands ranks 18th out of 211 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of electricity generation from wind rising or falling in Faroe Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 166.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Faroe Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of electricity generation from wind. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.