OECD (EI) vs United States: Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal
OECD (EI)
2,335
in 2025
United States
853.21
in 2025
OECD (EI) rank
1st
United States rank
2nd
Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal over time
- OECD (EI)
- United States
How they compare
OECD (EI) currently reports 2,335 against 853.21 in United States, a difference of 1,482.
That makes OECD (EI)'s figure about 2.7 times United States's.
Across all 43 years both countries report, OECD (EI) has been ahead every year.
OECD (EI) ranks 1st and United States ranks 2nd of 2 groups.
OECD (EI) has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | OECD (EI) | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.5395 | 0.3519 | 0.1876 | OECD (EI) |
| 1990s | 9 | 3.75 | 5.25 | OECD (EI) |
| 2000s | 109.22 | 26.22 | 83 | OECD (EI) |
| 2010s | 723.16 | 236.24 | 486.91 | OECD (EI) |
| 2020s | 1,836 | 653.26 | 1,183 | OECD (EI) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal, OECD (EI) or United States?
- OECD (EI), at 2,335 against 853.21 in United States as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal between OECD (EI) and United States?
- 1,482, with OECD (EI) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for OECD (EI) and United States?
- 43 years are reported by both, from 1983 to 2025.
- How do OECD (EI) and United States rank globally for electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal?
- OECD (EI) ranks 1st and United States ranks 2nd of 2 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.