Switzerland Wind Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Switzerland generated 150 GWh of electricity from wind in 2025, 0.2% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 86th largest wind power producer in 2025 of the 111 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Wind supplied 8.5% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through May 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Switzerland generated 150 GWh of electricity from wind in 2025.
- Wind supplied 0.2% of Switzerland's electricity in 2025.
- Switzerland was the 86th largest wind power producer in 2025 among the 111 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Switzerland's wind generation in 2025 was about the same as in 2020, at 150 GWh.
- Switzerland's wind generation in 2025 was 36% higher than in 2015, when it was 110 GWh.
- Switzerland's wind generation peaked at 180 GWh in 2024.
- Switzerland's wind share in 2025 was below the world share of 8.5%.
- Switzerland had 110 MW of wind generating capacity in 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Wind generation | 150 GWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Switzerland's electricity | 0.2% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of wind | 8.5% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by wind generation (each country's latest year) | 86 of 111 | 2025 · Ember |
| Wind capacity | 110 MW | 2025 · Ember |
Wind Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2025| Year | Wind |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2005 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2006 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2007 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2008 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2009 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2010 | 40.0 GWh |
| 2011 | 70.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 90.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 90.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 100 GWh |
| 2015 | 110 GWh |
| 2016 | 110 GWh |
| 2017 | 130 GWh |
| 2018 | 120 GWh |
| 2019 | 150 GWh |
| 2020 | 150 GWh |
| 2021 | 140 GWh |
| 2022 | 150 GWh |
| 2023 | 170 GWh |
| 2024 | 180 GWh |
| 2025 | 150 GWh |
| Year | Switzerland | World |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2001 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2002 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2003 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2004 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2005 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2006 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2007 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2008 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2009 | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| 2012 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 2013 | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| 2014 | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| 2015 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| 2016 | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| 2017 | 0.2% | 4.5% |
| 2018 | 0.2% | 4.8% |
| 2019 | 0.2% | 5.3% |
| 2020 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | 0.2% | 6.6% |
| 2022 | 0.2% | 7.3% |
| 2023 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| 2024 | 0.2% | 8.1% |
| 2025 | 0.2% | 8.5% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 150 GWh | 0.2% | 8.5% | 110 MW |
| 2024 | 180 GWh | 0.2% | 8.1% | 100 MW |
| 2023 | 170 GWh | 0.2% | 7.8% | 90 MW |
| 2022 | 150 GWh | 0.2% | 7.3% | 90 MW |
| 2021 | 140 GWh | 0.2% | 6.6% | 90 MW |
| 2020 | 150 GWh | 0.2% | 6.0% | 90 MW |
| 2019 | 150 GWh | 0.2% | 5.3% | 80 MW |
| 2018 | 120 GWh | 0.2% | 4.8% | 80 MW |
| 2017 | 130 GWh | 0.2% | 4.5% | 80 MW |
| 2016 | 110 GWh | 0.2% | 3.9% | 80 MW |
Full year by year history for Switzerland
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Wind Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through May 2026| Month | Wind |
|---|---|
| 2024-06 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2024-07 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2024-08 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2024-09 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2024-10 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2024-11 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2024-12 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-01 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-02 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025-03 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025-04 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025-05 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025-06 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025-07 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025-08 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025-09 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025-10 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2025-11 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025-12 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2026-01 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-02 | 20.0 GWh |
| 2026-03 | 30.0 GWh |
| 2026-04 | 10.0 GWh |
| 2026-05 | 10.0 GWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of May 2026. Monthly figures for Switzerland can differ slightly from the annual totals.
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World Power Monitor. (2026). Switzerland Wind Power: Generation, Share and Trend. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/switzerland/wind/
World Power Monitor. Switzerland Wind Power: Generation, Share and Trend. Data as of 2026-05. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/switzerland/wind/
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