Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) vs United States: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
0
in 2023
United States
2.70 million
in 2022
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) rank
1st
United States rank
2nd

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
  • United States
01.0M2.0M3.0M200020112023

How they compare

United States currently reports 2.70 million against 0 in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), a difference of 2.70 million.

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

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) ranks 1st and United States ranks 2nd of 21 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) United States Difference Ahead
2000s 463,270 2.96 million 2.50 million United States
2010s 688,572 2.87 million 2.19 million United States
2020s 671,440 2.64 million 1.97 million United States

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) or United States?
United States, at 2.70 million against 0 in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and United States?
2.70 million, with United States ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and United States?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and United States rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) ranks 1st and United States ranks 2nd of 21 groups.
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.