Honduras Wind Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Honduras generated 750 GWh of electricity from wind in 2024, 6.0% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 60th largest wind power producer in 2024 of the 111 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Wind supplied 8.1% of the world's electricity in 2024. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Honduras generated 750 GWh of electricity from wind in 2024.
- Wind supplied 6.0% of Honduras' electricity in 2024.
- Honduras was the 60th largest wind power producer in 2024 among the 111 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Honduras' wind generation in 2024 was 9% lower than in 2019, when it was 820 GWh.
- Honduras' wind generation in 2024 was 87% higher than in 2014, when it was 400 GWh.
- Honduras' wind generation peaked at 930 GWh in 2018.
- Honduras' wind share in 2024 was below the world share of 8.1%.
- Honduras had 240 MW of wind generating capacity in 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Wind generation | 750 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Share of Honduras' electricity | 6.0% | 2024 · Ember |
| World share of wind | 8.1% | 2024 · Ember |
| Rank by wind generation (each country's latest year) | 60 of 111 | 2024 · Ember |
| Wind capacity | 240 MW | 2024 · Ember |
Wind Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024Annual statistics through 2024, GWh
| Year | Wind |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 120 GWh |
| 2012 | 340 GWh |
| 2013 | 310 GWh |
| 2014 | 400 GWh |
| 2015 | 670 GWh |
| 2016 | 580 GWh |
| 2017 | 580 GWh |
| 2018 | 930 GWh |
| 2019 | 820 GWh |
| 2020 | 710 GWh |
| 2021 | 770 GWh |
| 2022 | 690 GWh |
| 2023 | 690 GWh |
| 2024 | 750 GWh |
Annual statistics through 2024, % of generation
| Year | Honduras | 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 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| 2012 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| 2013 | 3.8% | 2.7% |
| 2014 | 4.8% | 3.0% |
| 2015 | 7.4% | 3.5% |
| 2016 | 6.2% | 3.9% |
| 2017 | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| 2018 | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 2019 | 7.7% | 5.3% |
| 2020 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 2022 | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| 2023 | 5.5% | 7.8% |
| 2024 | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 750 GWh | 6.0% | 8.1% | 240 MW |
| 2023 | 690 GWh | 5.5% | 7.8% | 240 MW |
| 2022 | 690 GWh | 6.1% | 7.3% | 240 MW |
| 2021 | 770 GWh | 6.9% | 6.6% | 240 MW |
| 2020 | 710 GWh | 7.0% | 6.0% | 240 MW |
| 2019 | 820 GWh | 7.7% | 5.3% | 240 MW |
| 2018 | 930 GWh | 9.6% | 4.8% | 230 MW |
| 2017 | 580 GWh | 6.2% | 4.5% | 230 MW |
| 2016 | 580 GWh | 6.2% | 3.9% | 180 MW |
| 2015 | 670 GWh | 7.4% | 3.5% | 160 MW |
Full year by year history for Honduras
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.