Canada vs Spain: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

Canada
114,142
in 2022
Spain
105,261
in 2022
Canada rank
25th
Spain rank
26th

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • Canada
  • Spain
050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k200020112022

How they compare

Canada currently reports 114,142 against 105,261 in Spain, a difference of 8,881.

That makes Canada's figure about 1.1 times Spain's.

The two have swapped places 6 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Canada ahead.

Canada ranks 25th and Spain ranks 26th of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Canada averaged higher in 2 and Spain in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Canada Spain Difference Ahead
2000s 157,154 159,239 2,084 Spain
2010s 130,833 122,455 8,378 Canada
2020s 115,623 93,138 22,485 Canada

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Canada or Spain?
Canada, at 114,142 against 105,261 in Spain as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Canada and Spain?
8,881, with Canada ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and Spain?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Canada and Spain rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Canada ranks 25th and Spain ranks 26th 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.