Wind Power Capacity: China vs USA 2023 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
China surpassed the United States in total wind power installed capacity around 2012 and has since widened the gap dramatically. By 2024, China's wind capacity exceeds 470 GW — more than double the US total of approximately 150 GW. This dataset tracks the annual installed wind power capacity for both countries from 2000 to 2024, sourced from IRENA and GWEC official statistics.
Quick Answer
China's wind capacity reached 400 GW in 2025, versus USA's 150 GW—China has 2.7x more. China installed 60 GW of new wind in 2025. Offshore wind capacity reached 30 GW, the world's largest. Both countries accelerated wind deployment to meet climate targets. Comparative data from 2010-2025.
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Data Table
14 data points| Year | China | Usa |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44782 | 40300 |
| 2011 | 62732 | 46900 |
| 2012 | 81341 | 60000 |
| 2013 | 91412 | 61100 |
| 2014 | 114763 | 65800 |
| 2015 | 145362 | 74400 |
| 2016 | 168690 | 82100 |
| 2017 | 188392 | 88000 |
| 2018 | 209535 | 94000 |
| 2019 | 237656 | 105000 |
| 2020 | 288322 | 122000 |
| 2021 | 338310 | 134000 |
| 2022 | 365547 | 141000 |
| 2023 | 418957 | 148000 |
About This Dataset
China surpassed the United States in total wind power installed capacity around 2012 and has since widened the gap dramatically. By 2024, China's wind capacity exceeds 470 GW — more than double the US total of approximately 150 GW. This dataset tracks the annual installed wind power capacity for both countries from 2000 to 2024, sourced from IRENA and GWEC official statistics.
The latest row (2023) reports China: 418,957 MW (Megawatts) and USA: 148,000 MW (Megawatts). The dataset spans 14 data points from 2010 to 2023, updated yearly.
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China Data Portal (2026). Wind Power Capacity: China vs USA. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/wind-power-comparison/
Primary Source:
IRENA, GWEC
Last Updated:
2026-07-14T15:48:55.287Z
Frequently Asked Questions
When did China surpass the US in wind power capacity?
China overtook the United States in total installed wind power capacity around 2012. Since then, China has accelerated its lead — by 2024, China's wind capacity (over 470 GW) is more than triple the US total (~150 GW). China now accounts for roughly 40% of all wind power capacity worldwide.
How much wind power does China have?
As of 2024, China has approximately 470 GW of installed wind power capacity, making it the world's largest wind energy market by a wide margin. China added over 75 GW of new wind capacity in 2023 alone — more than the entire installed base of most countries.
Why is China's wind power growing so fast?
China's wind power expansion is driven by government policy targets (carbon neutrality by 2060), massive state investment in renewable energy, a mature domestic manufacturing base for turbines, and declining costs of wind installations. China's State Council has made renewable energy a strategic priority, providing subsidies, land allocation, and grid connection guarantees.
What is the data source for wind power comparison?
This dataset uses official statistics from IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency) and GWEC (Global Wind Energy Council), both recognized as authoritative global sources for renewable energy capacity data.
Does this include offshore wind capacity?
Yes, this dataset includes both onshore and offshore wind power capacity. China has also become the world leader in offshore wind, with over 30 GW of offshore capacity installed — more than the rest of the world combined.