Canada vs United Arab Emirates: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

Canada
114,142
in 2022
United Arab Emirates
127,781
in 2022
Canada rank
25th
United Arab Emirates rank
22nd

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • Canada
  • United Arab Emirates
50.0k100.0k150.0k200020112022

How they compare

United Arab Emirates currently reports 127,781 against 114,142 in Canada, a difference of 13,639.

That makes United Arab Emirates's figure about 1.1 times Canada's.

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

Canada ranks 25th and United Arab Emirates ranks 22nd of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Canada averaged higher in 2 and United Arab Emirates in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Canada United Arab Emirates Difference Ahead
2000s 157,154 60,422 96,732 Canada
2010s 130,833 118,523 12,309 Canada
2020s 115,623 131,047 15,424 United Arab Emirates

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Canada or United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates, at 127,781 against 114,142 in Canada as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Canada and United Arab Emirates?
13,639, with United Arab Emirates ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and United Arab Emirates?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Canada and United Arab Emirates rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Canada ranks 25th and United Arab Emirates ranks 22nd 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.