Share of electricity generation from wind in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Share of electricity generation from wind was 12.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from wind in Nicaragua, 2000–2024
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 Nicaragua is 12.4%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 35.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from wind in Nicaragua peaked at 19.1% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
That places Nicaragua 27th out of 211 countries with data for 2024, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.3% | 4.4% | 19.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.6% | 12.4% | 15.7% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
More energy & mining data for Nicaragua
- Fuel imports 12.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.1% (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 0.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 21.5% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 67.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from wind in Nicaragua?
- Share of electricity generation from wind in Nicaragua was 12.4% in 2024, 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 Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 19.1% in 2014.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from wind recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Nicaragua rank for share of electricity generation from wind?
- Nicaragua ranks 27th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of electricity generation from wind rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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.