Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity was 1,588 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity 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
The most recent figure for wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in Saudi Arabia is 1,588 terawatt-hours, measured 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 vs. installed capacity in Saudi Arabia peaked at 1,592 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1971.
That places Saudi Arabia 44th 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 | 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 | 1.53 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5.69 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 928.95 terawatt-hours | 5.68 terawatt-hours | 1,592 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 vs. installed capacity in Saudi Arabia?
- Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity in Saudi Arabia was 1,588 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,592 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest wind energy generation vs. installed capacity recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1971.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for wind energy generation vs. installed capacity?
- 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 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.