Benin vs Nicaragua: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

Benin
1,340
in 2022
Nicaragua
1,478
in 2022
Benin rank
127th
Nicaragua rank
126th

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • Benin
  • Nicaragua
05001.0k1.5k2.0k2.5k200020112022

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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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.