Share of primary energy from wind in Iceland

Iceland: Share of primary energy from wind was 0.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.0%
Change on year
down 13.8%
World rank
67th
of 79 countries
All-time high
0.0%
in 2024
All-time low
0.0%
in 1965
Years of data
61
1965–2025

Share of primary energy from wind in Iceland, 1965–2025

00.0050.010.015196519952025

Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2025, share of primary energy from wind in Iceland stood at 0.0%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.8% on the previous year and down 13.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of primary energy from wind in Iceland peaked at 0.0% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.

Iceland ranks 67th of 79 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5
1970s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1980s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
1990s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
2000s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
2010s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10
2020s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6

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  5. 69 Slovenia 0.0% compare
  6. 70 Kuwait 0.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of primary energy from wind in Iceland?
Share of primary energy from wind in Iceland was 0.0% in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of primary energy from wind recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 0.0% in 2024.
What is the lowest share of primary energy from wind recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
How does Iceland rank for share of primary energy from wind?
Iceland ranks 67th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
Is share of primary energy from wind rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is down 13.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland data come from?
The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of primary energy from wind. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Share of primary energy from wind
Unit
%
Source
Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
82 places, 4,680 data points, 1965–2025
Last refreshed

Measured as a percentage of total energy supply.