Share of primary energy from wind in Sweden
Sweden: Share of primary energy from wind was 8.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of primary energy from wind in Sweden, 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
Sweden recorded 8.4% for share of primary energy from wind in 2025.
The figure is down 2.4% on the previous year and up 151.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of primary energy from wind in Sweden peaked at 8.6% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
Sweden ranks 2nd of 79 countries on this measure, 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% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.4% | 0.7% | 3.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.1% | 5.5% | 8.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
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 47.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of primary energy from wind in Sweden?
- Share of primary energy from wind in Sweden was 8.4% 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 8.6% in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of primary energy from wind recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does Sweden rank for share of primary energy from wind?
- Sweden ranks 2nd out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of primary energy from wind rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 151.8%. 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); 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.