Denmark vs New Zealand: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

Denmark
5,776
in 2022
New Zealand
5,962
in 2022
Denmark rank
90th
New Zealand rank
89th

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • Denmark
  • New Zealand
010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k200020112022

How they compare

New Zealand currently reports 5,962 against 5,776 in Denmark, a difference of 186.

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

Denmark ranks 90th and New Zealand ranks 89th of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 2 and New Zealand in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark New Zealand Difference Ahead
2000s 30,131 13,578 16,552 Denmark
2010s 13,638 9,375 4,263 Denmark
2020s 5,481 7,623 2,142 New Zealand

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Denmark or New Zealand?
New Zealand, at 5,962 against 5,776 in Denmark as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Denmark and New Zealand?
186, with New Zealand ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and New Zealand?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Denmark and New Zealand rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Denmark ranks 90th and New Zealand ranks 89th 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.