Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in New Zealand
New Zealand: Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity was 3,828 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in New Zealand, 1974–2025
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 New Zealand is 3,828 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 3.3% on the previous year and up 61.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in New Zealand peaked at 3,958 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1974.
That places New Zealand 39th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.67 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 38.99 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 562.42 terawatt-hours | 120.21 terawatt-hours | 1,476 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,103 terawatt-hours | 1,637 terawatt-hours | 2,364 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,139 terawatt-hours | 2,318 terawatt-hours | 3,958 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for New Zealand
- Fuel imports 12.0% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.1% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 3.2% (2025)
- Gas production 35.27 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 6,765 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 35.27 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 6,765 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.9% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.7% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 56.79 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in New Zealand?
- Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in New Zealand was 3,828 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 New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 3,958 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest wind energy generation vs. installed capacity recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1974.
- How does New Zealand rank for wind energy generation vs. installed capacity?
- New Zealand ranks 39th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is wind energy generation vs. installed capacity rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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.