Malaysia vs Thailand: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

Malaysia
140,873
in 2022
Thailand
151,891
in 2022
Malaysia rank
19th
Thailand rank
18th

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • Malaysia
  • Thailand
50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k150.0k175.0k200020112022

How they compare

Thailand currently reports 151,891 against 140,873 in Malaysia, a difference of 11,018.

That makes Thailand's figure about 1.1 times Malaysia's.

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

Malaysia ranks 19th and Thailand ranks 18th of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Malaysia Thailand Difference Ahead
2000s 83,038 116,218 33,181 Thailand
2010s 129,669 155,688 26,019 Thailand
2020s 140,871 151,063 10,192 Thailand

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Malaysia or Thailand?
Thailand, at 151,891 against 140,873 in Malaysia as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Malaysia and Thailand?
11,018, with Thailand ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Thailand?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Malaysia and Thailand rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Malaysia ranks 19th and Thailand ranks 18th 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.