Share of primary energy from wind in Portugal
Portugal: Share of primary energy from wind was 6.3% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of primary energy from wind in Portugal, 1965–2025
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
The most recent figure for share of primary energy from wind in Portugal is 6.3%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 5.9% on the previous year and up 39.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of primary energy from wind in Portugal peaked at 6.7% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
That places Portugal 6th out of 79 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 0.0% | 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 | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.5% | 3.5% | 5.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.1% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More energy & mining data for Portugal
- Fuel imports 8.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 2.7% (2025)
- 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 5.1% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.7% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 50.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of primary energy from wind in Portugal?
- Share of primary energy from wind in Portugal was 6.3% 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 6.7% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of primary energy from wind recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does Portugal rank for share of primary energy from wind?
- Portugal ranks 6th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of primary energy from wind rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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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Measured as a percentage of total energy supply.