Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Nigeria or Peru?

Peru, at 26,301 against 25,332 in Nigeria as of 2022.

How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Peru?

23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.

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.

Nigeria vs Peru: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

Nigeria

25,332

in 2022

Peru

26,301

in 2022

Nigeria rank

54th

Peru rank

53rd

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

Nigeria
Peru

How they compare

Peru currently reports 26,301 against 25,332 in Nigeria, a difference of 969.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Nigeria ahead.

Nigeria ranks 54th and Peru ranks 53rd of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Nigeria	Peru	Difference	Ahead
2000s	14,087	6,859	7,228	Nigeria
2010s	23,385	20,366	3,019	Nigeria
2020s	26,728	22,287	4,441	Nigeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Nigeria or Peru?: Peru, at 26,301 against 25,332 in Nigeria as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Nigeria and Peru?: 969, with Peru ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Peru?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Nigeria and Peru rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?: Nigeria ranks 54th and Peru ranks 53rd 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: 19 August 2026

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.