Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Saudi Arabia: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 405,949 against 339,077 in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 66,872.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.2 times Iran, Islamic Republic of's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 8th and Saudi Arabia ranks 6th of 224 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 162,488 | 168,385 | 5,897 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 258,746 | 330,452 | 71,705 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 326,741 | 402,079 | 75,338 | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Iran, Islamic Republic of or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 405,949 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 Saudi Arabia?
- 66,872, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Saudi Arabia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Saudi Arabia rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 8th and Saudi Arabia ranks 6th 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.