Wind energy generation by region in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Wind energy generation by region was 1.59 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Wind energy generation by region in Saudi Arabia, 1971–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 1.59 terawatt-hours for wind energy generation by region in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 27,789.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, wind energy generation by region in Saudi Arabia peaked at 1.59 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1971.
Saudi Arabia ranks 44th of 79 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0015 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.0057 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.929 terawatt-hours | 0.0057 terawatt-hours | 1.59 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Saudi Arabia
- Fuel imports 5.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.9% (2024)
- Gas production 1,338 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 38,695 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 1,338 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 38,695 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 79.4% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.1% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 61.84 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wind energy generation by region in Saudi Arabia?
- Wind energy generation by region in Saudi Arabia was 1.59 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wind energy generation by region recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.59 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest wind energy generation by region recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1971.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for wind energy generation by region?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 44th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Wind energy generation by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.