Wind power share of global electricity demand

Share of global electricity demand met by wind power.

Unit Percent Industry Electricity and Gas Utilities

Records
2
Regions
1
Period
2026
Sources
1
Verification 2 verified data points Updated 17 Sep 2026 Last verified 17 Sep 2026 Next update Update cycle: irregular

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Wind power share of global electricity demand

Global, as of 14 May 2026 to as of 23 Jun 2026

2 observations · as of 14 May 2026 to as of 23 Jun 2026

Estimates are listed as such in the table below

Wind power share of global electricity demandWind power share of global electricity demand. 2 observations from as of 14 May 2026 to as of 23 Jun 2026, ranging from 9.5% to 10%. Latest value 10% (as of 23 Jun 2026). % 0 3 6 9 12 17 May 21 May 25 May 29 May 5 Jun 9 Jun 13 Jun 17 Jun 21 Jun Jun 2026 9.5% 10%
Wind power share of global electricity demandWind power share of global electricity demand. 2 observations from as of 14 May 2026 to as of 23 Jun 2026, ranging from 9.5% to 10%. Latest value 10% (as of 23 Jun 2026). % 0 3 6 9 12 17 May 21 May 25 May 29 May 5 Jun 9 Jun 13 Jun 17 Jun 21 Jun Jun 2026 9.5% 10%
Wind power share of global electricity demandWind power share of global electricity demand. 2 observations from as of 14 May 2026 to as of 23 Jun 2026, ranging from 9.5% to 10%. Latest value 10% (as of 23 Jun 2026). % 0 3 6 9 12 17 May 9 Jun 17 Jun Jun 2026 9.5% 10%
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Wind power share of global electricity demand
Period Type Value
as of 14 May 2026 Actual 9.5%
as of 23 Jun 2026 Estimate 10%
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2 records · 1 region · 2026

Wind power share of global electricity demand: every record, grouped by region, newest first.
Period Value Source Type
Global 2 records
as of 23 Jun 2026 10% GWEC · 23 Jun 2026 estimate
as of 14 May 2026 9.5% GWEC · 14 May 2026 actual

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