Bulgaria vs Romania: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

Bulgaria
24,340
in 2022
Romania
20,922
in 2022
Bulgaria rank
57th
Romania rank
59th

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • Bulgaria
  • Romania
010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k200020112022

How they compare

Bulgaria currently reports 24,340 against 20,922 in Romania, a difference of 3,418.

That makes Bulgaria's figure about 1.2 times Romania's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Romania ahead.

Bulgaria ranks 57th and Romania ranks 59th of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Bulgaria Romania Difference Ahead
2000s 22,252 34,571 12,319 Romania
2010s 23,608 28,090 4,482 Romania
2020s 20,318 20,658 339.77 Romania

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Bulgaria or Romania?
Bulgaria, at 24,340 against 20,922 in Romania as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Bulgaria and Romania?
3,418, with Bulgaria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and Romania?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Bulgaria and Romania rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Bulgaria ranks 57th and Romania ranks 59th 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
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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.