Share of electricity generation from wind in Peru
Peru: Share of electricity generation from wind was 3.5% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from wind in Peru, 1985–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Peru recorded 3.5% for share of electricity generation from wind in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 180.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from wind in Peru peaked at 3.5% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1985.
Peru ranks 63rd of 211 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.3% | 3.2% | 3.5% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Peru
More energy & mining data for Peru
- Fuel imports 16.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 47.8% (2024)
- Gas production 154.64 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,472 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 154.64 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,472 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 5.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 11.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 65.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from wind in Peru?
- Share of electricity generation from wind in Peru was 3.5% in 2025, 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 3.5% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from wind recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1985.
- How does Peru rank for share of electricity generation from wind?
- Peru ranks 63rd out of 211 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of electricity generation from wind rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 180.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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.