North America vs United States of America: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

North America
0
in 2023
United States of America
2.70 million
in 2022
North America rank
1st
United States of America rank
2nd

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • North America
  • United States of America
01.0M2.0M3.0M200020112023

How they compare

United States of America currently reports 2.70 million against 0 in North America, a difference of 2.70 million.

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

North America ranks 1st and United States of America ranks 2nd of 21 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade North America United States of America Difference Ahead
2000s 3.12 million 2.96 million 157,398 North America
2010s 3.01 million 2.87 million 131,027 North America
2020s 2.76 million 2.64 million 115,797 North America

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

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