Benin vs Norway: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

Benin
1,340
in 2022
Norway
1,490
in 2022
Benin rank
127th
Norway rank
125th

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • Benin
  • Norway
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How they compare

Norway currently reports 1,490 against 1,340 in Benin, a difference of 150.

That makes Norway'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 Norway ahead.

Benin ranks 127th and Norway ranks 125th of 224 countries.

Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Norway Difference Ahead
2000s 119.28 902.7 783.42 Norway
2010s 317.58 3,116 2,798 Norway
2020s 1,340 1,465 124.63 Norway

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Benin or Norway?
Norway, at 1,490 against 1,340 in Benin as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Benin and Norway?
150, with Norway ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Norway?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Benin and Norway rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Benin ranks 127th and Norway ranks 125th 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
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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.