Ireland vs Portugal: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time
- Ireland
- Portugal
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 20,218 against 18,678 in Portugal, a difference of 1,540.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Portugal's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Portugal ahead.
Ireland ranks 61st and Portugal ranks 64th of 224 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Portugal in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24,122 | 31,886 | 7,764 | Portugal |
| 2010s | 21,070 | 26,005 | 4,935 | Portugal |
| 2020s | 19,362 | 19,150 | 212.33 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Ireland or Portugal?
- Ireland, at 20,218 against 18,678 in Portugal as of 2022.
- What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Ireland and Portugal?
- 1,540, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Portugal?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Ireland and Portugal rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- Ireland ranks 61st and Portugal ranks 64th 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.