Portugal vs Syrian Arab Republic: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

Portugal
18,678
in 2022
Syrian Arab Republic
16,162
in 2022
Portugal rank
64th
Syrian Arab Republic rank
67th

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • Portugal
  • Syrian Arab Republic
010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k200020112022

How they compare

Portugal currently reports 18,678 against 16,162 in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 2,516.

That makes Portugal's figure about 1.2 times Syrian Arab Republic's.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Portugal ahead.

Portugal ranks 64th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 67th of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Portugal averaged higher in 2 and Syrian Arab Republic in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Portugal Syrian Arab Republic Difference Ahead
2000s 31,886 30,644 1,242 Portugal
2010s 26,005 26,357 352.17 Syrian Arab Republic
2020s 19,150 19,095 55.4 Portugal

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Portugal or Syrian Arab Republic?
Portugal, at 18,678 against 16,162 in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Portugal and Syrian Arab Republic?
2,516, with Portugal ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and Syrian Arab Republic?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Portugal and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Portugal ranks 64th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 67th 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.