Kenya vs Nicaragua: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

Kenya
1,530
in 2022
Nicaragua
1,478
in 2022
Kenya rank
124th
Nicaragua rank
126th

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • Kenya
  • Nicaragua
1.0k1.5k2.0k2.5k200020112022

How they compare

Kenya currently reports 1,530 against 1,478 in Nicaragua, a difference of 52.

The two have swapped places 7 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Nicaragua ahead.

Kenya ranks 124th and Nicaragua ranks 126th of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Kenya Nicaragua Difference Ahead
2000s 1,691 2,098 407.47 Nicaragua
2010s 2,082 2,153 70.63 Nicaragua
2020s 1,249 1,307 58.04 Nicaragua

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Kenya or Nicaragua?
Kenya, at 1,530 against 1,478 in Nicaragua as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Kenya and Nicaragua?
52, with Kenya ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and Nicaragua?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Kenya and Nicaragua rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Kenya ranks 124th and Nicaragua ranks 126th 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.