Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Japan: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

Iran, Islamic Republic of
339,077
in 2022
Japan
696,720
in 2022
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
8th
Japan rank
5th

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Japan
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How they compare

Japan currently reports 696,720 against 339,077 in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 357,643.

That makes Japan's figure about 2.1 times Iran, Islamic Republic of's.

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

Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 8th and Japan ranks 5th of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Iran, Islamic Republic of Japan Difference Ahead
2000s 162,488 671,268 508,780 Japan
2010s 258,746 849,173 590,427 Japan
2020s 326,741 718,040 391,299 Japan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Iran, Islamic Republic of or Japan?
Japan, at 696,720 against 339,077 in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Japan?
357,643, with Japan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Japan?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Japan rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 8th and Japan ranks 5th 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.