Germany vs Iran: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time
- Germany
- Iran
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
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.