Benin vs Nicaragua: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time
- Benin
- Nicaragua
How they compare
Nicaragua currently reports 1,478 against 1,340 in Benin, a difference of 138.
That makes Nicaragua's figure about 1.1 times Benin's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Nicaragua ahead.
Benin ranks 127th and Nicaragua ranks 126th of 224 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 1 and Nicaragua in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 119.28 | 2,098 | 1,979 | Nicaragua |
| 2010s | 317.58 | 2,153 | 1,835 | Nicaragua |
| 2020s | 1,340 | 1,307 | 33.35 | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Benin or Nicaragua?
- Nicaragua, at 1,478 against 1,340 in Benin as of 2022.
- What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Benin and Nicaragua?
- 138, with Nicaragua ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Nicaragua?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Benin and Nicaragua rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- Benin ranks 127th and Nicaragua ranks 126th 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
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.