Benin vs Sweden: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

Benin
1,340
in 2022
Sweden
1,254
in 2022
Benin rank
127th
Sweden rank
130th

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • Benin
  • Sweden
02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k200020112022

How they compare

Benin currently reports 1,340 against 1,254 in Sweden, a difference of 86.

That makes Benin's figure about 1.1 times Sweden's.

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

Benin ranks 127th and Sweden ranks 130th of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 1 and Sweden in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Sweden Difference Ahead
2000s 119.28 5,108 4,989 Sweden
2010s 317.58 2,873 2,556 Sweden
2020s 1,340 1,175 164.97 Benin

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Benin or Sweden?
Benin, at 1,340 against 1,254 in Sweden as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Benin and Sweden?
86, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Sweden?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Benin and Sweden rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Benin ranks 127th and Sweden ranks 130th 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.