IDA only vs Nicaragua: Electric power transmission and distribution losses

IDA only
13.2%
in 2023
Nicaragua
21.5%
in 2023
IDA only rank
20th
Nicaragua rank
18th

Electric power transmission and distribution losses over time

  • IDA only
  • Nicaragua
1015202530197119972023

How they compare

Nicaragua currently reports 21.5% against 13.2% in IDA only, a difference of 8.3%.

That makes Nicaragua's figure about 1.6 times IDA only's.

Across all 34 years both countries report, Nicaragua has been ahead every year.

IDA only ranks 20th and Nicaragua ranks 18th of 46 groups.

Nicaragua has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade IDA only Nicaragua Difference Ahead
1990s 17.2% 24.1% 6.8% Nicaragua
2000s 18.8% 27.8% 9.0% Nicaragua
2010s 15.7% 23.4% 7.8% Nicaragua
2020s 13.1% 23.8% 10.7% Nicaragua

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electric power transmission and distribution losses, IDA only or Nicaragua?
Nicaragua, at 21.5% against 13.2% in IDA only as of 2023.
What is the difference in electric power transmission and distribution losses between IDA only and Nicaragua?
8.3%, with Nicaragua ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for IDA only and Nicaragua?
34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
How do IDA only and Nicaragua rank globally for electric power transmission and distribution losses?
IDA only ranks 20th and Nicaragua ranks 18th of 46 groups.
Where does this data come from?
IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA), published as Electric power transmission and distribution losses (% of output). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Electric power transmission and distribution losses (% of output)
Unit
% of output
Source
IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
197 places, 7,727 data points, 1960–2024
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Electric power transmission and distribution losses include losses in transmission between sources of supply and points of distribution and in the distribution to consumers, including pilferage. The losses are expressed as a share of the total output.