Iran vs Mexico: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels)

Iran
339,077
in 2022
Mexico
266,122
in 2022
Iran rank
8th
Mexico rank
11th

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) over time

  • Iran
  • Mexico
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How they compare

Iran currently reports 339,077 against 266,122 in Mexico, a difference of 72,955.

That makes Iran's figure about 1.3 times Mexico's.

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

Iran ranks 8th and Mexico ranks 11th of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Iran Mexico Difference Ahead
2000s 162,488 195,367 32,879 Mexico
2010s 258,746 252,633 6,114 Iran
2020s 326,741 267,036 59,705 Iran

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Iran or Mexico?
Iran, at 339,077 against 266,122 in Mexico as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Iran and Mexico?
72,955, with Iran ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Mexico?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Iran and Mexico rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Iran ranks 8th 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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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.