Share of electricity generation from wind in Portugal
Portugal: Share of electricity generation from wind was 26.7% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from wind in Portugal, 1985–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 26.7% for share of electricity generation from wind in 2025.
The figure is down 11.9% on the previous year and up 17.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from wind in Portugal peaked at 30.3% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1985.
Portugal ranks 10th of 211 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1990s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.1% | 0.4% | 15.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.8% | 17.2% | 26.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.5% | 23.9% | 30.3% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More energy & mining data for Portugal
- Fuel imports 8.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 2.7% (2025)
- 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 5.1% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.7% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 50.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from wind in Portugal?
- Share of electricity generation from wind in Portugal was 26.7% 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 30.3% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from wind recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1985.
- How does Portugal rank for share of electricity generation from wind?
- Portugal ranks 10th out of 211 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of electricity generation from wind rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.