Germany vs Iran: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

Germany
280,849
in 2022
Iran
339,077
in 2022
Germany rank
9th
Iran rank
8th

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • Germany
  • Iran
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How they compare

Iran currently reports 339,077 against 280,849 in Germany, a difference of 58,228.

That makes Iran's figure about 1.2 times Germany's.

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

Germany ranks 9th and Iran ranks 8th of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 2 and Iran in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Iran Difference Ahead
2000s 376,909 162,488 214,421 Germany
2010s 350,372 258,746 91,626 Germany
2020s 267,325 326,741 59,417 Iran

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Germany or Iran?
Iran, at 339,077 against 280,849 in Germany as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Germany and Iran?
58,228, with Iran ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Iran?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Germany and Iran rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Germany ranks 9th and Iran ranks 8th 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.