Poland vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

Poland
140,362
in 2022
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
133,955
in 2022
Poland rank
20th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
21st

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • Poland
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

Poland currently reports 140,362 against 133,955 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 6,407.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.

Poland ranks 20th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 21st of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Poland averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 150,828 291,585 140,757 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2010s 144,041 204,053 60,012 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2020s 138,803 128,715 10,088 Poland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Poland or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Poland, at 140,362 against 133,955 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Poland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
6,407, with Poland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Poland and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Poland ranks 20th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 21st 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.