Germany vs Mexico: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

Germany
280,849
in 2022
Mexico
266,122
in 2022
Germany rank
9th
Mexico rank
11th

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • Germany
  • Mexico
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 280,849 against 266,122 in Mexico, a difference of 14,727.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.1 times Mexico's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 9th and Mexico ranks 11th of 224 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Mexico Difference Ahead
2000s 376,909 195,367 181,542 Germany
2010s 350,372 252,633 97,739 Germany
2020s 267,325 267,036 288.33 Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Germany or Mexico?
Germany, at 280,849 against 266,122 in Mexico as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Germany and Mexico?
14,727, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Mexico?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Germany and Mexico rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Germany ranks 9th and Mexico ranks 11th 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.