Malawi vs Rwanda: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

Malawi
465.73
in 2022
Rwanda
494.47
in 2022
Malawi rank
157th
Rwanda rank
156th

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • Malawi
  • Rwanda
0100200300400500200020112022

How they compare

Rwanda currently reports 494.47 against 465.73 in Malawi, a difference of 28.74.

That makes Rwanda's figure about 1.1 times Malawi's.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Rwanda ahead.

Malawi ranks 157th and Rwanda ranks 156th of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Malawi averaged higher in 1 and Rwanda in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malawi Rwanda Difference Ahead
2000s 55.22 114.89 59.68 Rwanda
2010s 136.31 286.1 149.78 Rwanda
2020s 471.77 428.51 43.25 Malawi

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Malawi or Rwanda?
Rwanda, at 494.47 against 465.73 in Malawi as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Malawi and Rwanda?
28.74, with Rwanda ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Rwanda?
18 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2022.
How do Malawi and Rwanda rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Malawi ranks 157th and Rwanda ranks 156th 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.