Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in Sweden
Sweden: Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity was 38,666 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity 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 vs. installed capacity in Sweden is 38,666 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 vs. installed capacity in Sweden peaked at 40,419 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places Sweden 12th out of 79 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 | 3.6 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 6 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 129.5 terawatt-hours | 6 terawatt-hours | 358 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,093 terawatt-hours | 457 terawatt-hours | 2,490 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,371 terawatt-hours | 3,487 terawatt-hours | 19,847 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 33,476 terawatt-hours | 27,108 terawatt-hours | 40,419 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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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 47.42 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in Sweden?
- Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in Sweden was 38,666 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 40,419 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest wind energy generation vs. installed capacity recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does Sweden rank for wind energy generation vs. installed capacity?
- Sweden ranks 12th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is wind energy generation vs. installed capacity 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 vs. installed capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.