Installed geothermal energy capacity in United States
United States: Installed geothermal energy capacity was 2,725 megawatts in 2024. ▲ Rising
Installed geothermal energy capacity in United States, 2000–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in megawatts.
Analysis
In 2024, installed geothermal energy capacity in United States stood at 2,725 megawatts.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 8.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed geothermal energy capacity in United States peaked at 2,793 megawatts in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2,133 megawatts, in 2003.
That places United States 1st out of 32 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 25 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,293 megawatts | 2,133 megawatts | 2,793 megawatts | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,507 megawatts | 2,405 megawatts | 2,607 megawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,648 megawatts | 2,572 megawatts | 2,725 megawatts | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is installed geothermal energy capacity in United States?
- Installed geothermal energy capacity in United States was 2,725 megawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed geothermal energy capacity recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 2,793 megawatts in 2000.
- What is the lowest installed geothermal energy capacity recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,133 megawatts in 2003.
- How does United States rank for installed geothermal energy capacity?
- United States ranks 1st out of 32 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed geothermal energy capacity rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Installed geothermal energy capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total geothermal (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in megawatts.