Bulgaria vs Nigeria: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

Bulgaria
24,340
in 2022
Nigeria
25,332
in 2022
Bulgaria rank
57th
Nigeria rank
54th

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • Bulgaria
  • Nigeria
10.0k15.0k20.0k25.0k30.0k200020112022

How they compare

Nigeria currently reports 25,332 against 24,340 in Bulgaria, a difference of 992.

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

Bulgaria ranks 57th and Nigeria ranks 54th of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Bulgaria Nigeria Difference Ahead
2000s 22,252 14,087 8,165 Bulgaria
2010s 23,608 23,385 223.11 Bulgaria
2020s 20,318 26,728 6,411 Nigeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Bulgaria or Nigeria?
Nigeria, at 25,332 against 24,340 in Bulgaria as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Bulgaria and Nigeria?
992, with Nigeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and Nigeria?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Bulgaria and Nigeria rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Bulgaria ranks 57th 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.