Ireland vs Romania: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

Ireland
20,218
in 2022
Romania
20,922
in 2022
Ireland rank
61st
Romania rank
59th

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • Ireland
  • Romania
010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k200020112022

How they compare

Romania currently reports 20,922 against 20,218 in Ireland, a difference of 704.

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

Ireland ranks 61st and Romania ranks 59th of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Romania Difference Ahead
2000s 24,122 34,571 10,449 Romania
2010s 21,070 28,090 7,020 Romania
2020s 19,362 20,658 1,295 Romania

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Ireland or Romania?
Romania, at 20,922 against 20,218 in Ireland as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Ireland and Romania?
704, with Romania ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Romania?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Ireland and Romania rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Ireland ranks 61st and Romania ranks 59th 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.