Belgium vs Nigeria: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

Belgium
24,552
in 2022
Nigeria
25,332
in 2022
Belgium rank
56th
Nigeria rank
54th

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • Belgium
  • Nigeria
10.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k200020112022

How they compare

Nigeria currently reports 25,332 against 24,552 in Belgium, a difference of 780.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Belgium ahead.

Belgium ranks 56th and Nigeria ranks 54th of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 2 and Nigeria in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Nigeria Difference Ahead
2000s 32,948 14,087 18,861 Belgium
2010s 27,926 23,385 4,541 Belgium
2020s 26,017 26,728 711.1 Nigeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Belgium or Nigeria?
Nigeria, at 25,332 against 24,552 in Belgium as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Belgium and Nigeria?
780, with Nigeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Nigeria?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Belgium and Nigeria rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Belgium ranks 56th and Nigeria ranks 54th of 224 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
247 places, 5,616 data points, 2000–2023
Last refreshed

This dataset provides information on electricity generation and installed capacity, categorized by energy type (renewable and non-renewable) and five technology types (Fossil fuels, Hydropower, Solar energy, Wind energy, and Bioenergy). The data has been sourced from the International Renewable Energy Agency (https://pxweb.irena.org/pxweb/en/IRENASTAT). The indicators on energy transition have been formulated to help users understand the progress in the adoption of renewable energy sources vis-à-vis the increasing energy requirements.