Wind power share of global electricity demand vs Electricity demand growth

In 2026, wind power share of global electricity demand stood at 9.5%, against 3.7% (forecast) for electricity demand growth.

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Wind power share of global electricity demand and Electricity demand growth

Unit: % · 11 observations

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Forecast: dashed line, hollow markers, shaded band Estimates are listed as such in the table below No figure published for these periods

Wind power share of global electricity demand and Electricity demand growth: GlobalWind power share of global electricity demand and Electricity demand growth. 2 indicators on one axis: Wind power share of global electricity demand, Electricity demand growth. 11 observations from 2009 to 2027, ranging from -2% to 10%, of which 4 are forecasts. Latest values: Wind power share of global electricity demand 10% (as of 23 Jun 2026); Electricity demand growth 3.8% (2027). % -3 0 3 6 9 12 2009 2012 2015 2018 2021 2024 2027 10% 3.8% Wind power share of global electricity demand Electricity demand growth
Wind power share of global electricity demand and Electricity demand growth: GlobalWind power share of global electricity demand and Electricity demand growth. 2 indicators on one axis: Wind power share of global electricity demand, Electricity demand growth. 11 observations from 2009 to 2027, ranging from -2% to 10%, of which 4 are forecasts. Latest values: Wind power share of global electricity demand 10% (as of 23 Jun 2026); Electricity demand growth 3.8% (2027). % -5 0 5 10 2009 2012 2015 2018 2021 2024 2027 10% 3.8% Wind power share of global electricity demand Electricity demand growth
Wind power share of global electricity demand and Electricity demand growth: GlobalWind power share of global electricity demand and Electricity demand growth. 2 indicators on one axis: Wind power share of global electricity demand, Electricity demand growth. 11 observations from 2009 to 2027, ranging from -2% to 10%, of which 4 are forecasts. Latest values: Wind power share of global electricity demand 10% (as of 23 Jun 2026); Electricity demand growth 3.8% (2027). % -5 0 5 10 2009 2012 2015 2018 2021 2024 2027 10% 3.8% Wind power share of global electricity demand Electricity demand growth
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Wind power share of global electricity demand and Electricity demand growth: Global
Indicator Period Type Value
Wind power share of global electricity demand as of 23 Jun 2026 Estimate 10%
Wind power share of global electricity demand as of 14 May 2026 Actual 9.5%
Electricity demand growth 2027 Forecast 3.8%
Electricity demand growth 2026 Forecast 3.7%
Electricity demand growth 2025 Actual 3%
Electricity demand growth 2024 Actual 4.4%
Electricity demand growth 2021 Forecast 3%
Electricity demand growth 2020 Forecast -2%
Electricity demand growth 2015–2023 Actual 2.6%
Electricity demand growth 2010 Actual 7.2%
Electricity demand growth 2009 Actual -0.6%

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Period Wind power share of global electricity demand Electricity demand growth
2026 9.5% 3.7%

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Wind power share of global electricity demand

Share of global electricity demand met by wind power.

2 observations in Global · source organisations: GWEC

Electricity demand growth

Year-on-year percentage change in total electricity demand.

9 observations in Global · source organisations: IEA

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