Share of primary energy from wind in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Share of primary energy from wind was 5.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of primary energy from wind in United Kingdom, 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
In 2025, share of primary energy from wind in United Kingdom stood at 5.0%. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.5% on the previous year and up 174.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of primary energy from wind in United Kingdom peaked at 5.0% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
United Kingdom ranks 7th 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% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.4% | 3.5% | 5.0% | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for United Kingdom
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 3.3% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 5.7% (2025)
- Gas production 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 7.1% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 49.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of primary energy from wind in United Kingdom?
- Share of primary energy from wind in United Kingdom was 5.0% 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 5.0% in 2025.
- What is the lowest share of primary energy from wind recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does United Kingdom rank for share of primary energy from wind?
- United Kingdom ranks 7th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of primary energy from wind rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 174.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.