Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in Belgium

Belgium: Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity was 13,432 terawatt-hours in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
13,432 terawatt-hours
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
23rd
of 79 countries
All-time high
15,444 terawatt-hours
in 2023
All-time low
0 terawatt-hours
in 1986
Years of data
40
1986–2025

Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in Belgium, 1986–2025

05.0k10.0k15.0k1986200520251986: 0 terawatt-hours1987: 6 terawatt-hours1988: 8 terawatt-hours1989: 7 terawatt-hours1990: 7 terawatt-hours1991: 8 terawatt-hours1992: 9 terawatt-hours1993: 8 terawatt-hours1994: 9 terawatt-hours1995: 9 terawatt-hours1996: 8 terawatt-hours1997: 8 terawatt-hours1998: 11 terawatt-hours1999: 13 terawatt-hours2000: 16 terawatt-hours2001: 37 terawatt-hours2002: 57 terawatt-hours2003: 88 terawatt-hours2004: 142 terawatt-hours2005: 227 terawatt-hours2006: 366 terawatt-hours2007: 491 terawatt-hours2008: 637 terawatt-hours2009: 996 terawatt-hours2010: 1.3k terawatt-hours2011: 2.3k terawatt-hours2012: 2.8k terawatt-hours2013: 3.7k terawatt-hours2014: 4.6k terawatt-hours2015: 5.6k terawatt-hours2016: 5.4k terawatt-hours2017: 6.5k terawatt-hours2018: 7.6k terawatt-hours2019: 9.8k terawatt-hours2020: 12.8k terawatt-hours2021: 12.0k terawatt-hours2022: 12.4k terawatt-hours2023: 15.4k terawatt-hours2024: 13.8k terawatt-hours2025: 13.4k terawatt-hours

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 vs. installed capacity in Belgium is 13,432 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and up 141.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in Belgium peaked at 15,444 terawatt-hours in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1986.

That places Belgium 23rd out of 79 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 5.25 terawatt-hours 0 terawatt-hours 8 terawatt-hours 4
1990s 9 terawatt-hours 7 terawatt-hours 13 terawatt-hours 10
2000s 305.7 terawatt-hours 16 terawatt-hours 996 terawatt-hours 10
2010s 4,949 terawatt-hours 1,292 terawatt-hours 9,755 terawatt-hours 10
2020s 13,312 terawatt-hours 11,998 terawatt-hours 15,444 terawatt-hours 6

Countries ranked near Belgium

  1. 20 Vietnam 14,654 terawatt-hours compare
  2. 21 Norway 14,266 terawatt-hours compare
  3. 22 Portugal 13,801 terawatt-hours compare
  4. 24 Japan 12,837 terawatt-hours compare
  5. 25 Taiwan 12,202 terawatt-hours compare
  6. 26 Chile 12,199 terawatt-hours compare

See the full ranking of 81 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in Belgium?
Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in Belgium was 13,432 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 vs. installed capacity recorded in Belgium?
The highest recorded value was 15,444 terawatt-hours in 2023.
What is the lowest wind energy generation vs. installed capacity recorded in Belgium?
The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1986.
How does Belgium rank for wind energy generation vs. installed capacity?
Belgium ranks 23rd out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
Is wind energy generation vs. installed capacity rising or falling in Belgium?
Over the last ten years it is up 141.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belgium 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 vs. installed capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity
Unit
terawatt-hours
Source
Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
81 places, 3,782 data points, 1965–2025
Last refreshed

Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.