India vs North America: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

India
1.34 million
in 2022
North America
0
in 2023
India rank
3rd
North America rank
1st

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • India
  • North America
01.0M2.0M3.0M200020112023

How they compare

India currently reports 1.34 million against 0 in North America, a difference of 1.34 million.

Across all 23 years both countries report, North America has been ahead every year.

India ranks 3rd and North America ranks 1st of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade India North America Difference Ahead
2000s 561,494 3.12 million 2.56 million North America
2010s 1.02 million 3.01 million 1.99 million North America
2020s 1.29 million 2.76 million 1.47 million North America

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, India or North America?
India, at 1.34 million against 0 in North America as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between India and North America?
1.34 million, with India ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for India and North America?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do India and North America rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
India ranks 3rd and North America ranks 1st 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.