Wind energy generation by region in Sweden
Sweden: Wind energy generation by region was 38.67 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Wind energy generation by region in Sweden, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wind energy generation by region in Sweden is 38.67 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 4.3% on the previous year and up 136.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wind energy generation by region in Sweden peaked at 40.42 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
Sweden ranks 12th of 79 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0036 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.006 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1295 terawatt-hours | 0.006 terawatt-hours | 0.358 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.09 terawatt-hours | 0.457 terawatt-hours | 2.49 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.37 terawatt-hours | 3.49 terawatt-hours | 19.85 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.48 terawatt-hours | 27.11 terawatt-hours | 40.42 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More energy & mining data for Sweden
- Fuel imports 10.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 5.5% (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 7.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.5% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 47.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wind energy generation by region in Sweden?
- Wind energy generation by region in Sweden was 38.67 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 40.42 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest wind energy generation by region recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Sweden rank for wind energy generation by region?
- Sweden ranks 12th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is wind energy generation by region rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 136.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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.