Wind Power Capacity: China vs USA 2023 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
Comparison of wind power installed capacity between China and USA
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 | 44,782 | 40,300 |
| 2011 | 62,732 | 46,900 |
| 2012 | 81,341 | 60,000 |
| 2013 | 91,412 | 61,100 |
| 2014 | 114,763 | 65,800 |
| 2015 | 145,362 | 74,400 |
| 2016 | 168,690 | 82,100 |
| 2017 | 188,392 | 88,000 |
| 2018 | 209,535 | 94,000 |
| 2019 | 237,656 | 105,000 |
| 2020 | 288,322 | 122,000 |
| 2021 | 338,310 | 134,000 |
| 2022 | 365,547 | 141,000 |
| 2023 | 418,957 | 148,000 |
About This Dataset
Comparison of wind power installed capacity between China and USA
China's Wind Power Capacity: China vs USA in 2023 was N/A (MW (Megawatts)). The dataset spans 14 data points from 2010 to 2023, updated yearly.
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Citation Format:
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:
2026-05-28T06:38:13.102Z
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What is China's Wind Power Capacity: China vs USA in 2023?
China's Wind Power Capacity: China vs USA data for 2023 is available with 14 data points covering 2010 to 2023.
Where can I download Wind Power Capacity: China vs USA data?
You can download Wind Power Capacity: China vs USA data from China Data Portal via our free API at https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/wind-power-comparison. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
What is the data range for Wind Power Capacity: China vs USA?
The Wind Power Capacity: China vs USA dataset covers 2010 to 2023, with 14 data points. Data source: IRENA, GWEC.