Advanced economies vs G7: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Advanced economies
1.46 million
in 2023
G7
1.15 million
in 2023
Advanced economies rank
4th
G7 rank
2nd

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Advanced economies
  • G7
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How they compare

Advanced economies currently reports 1.46 million against 1.15 million in G7, a difference of 317,260.

That makes Advanced economies's figure about 1.3 times G7's.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Advanced economies has been ahead every year.

Advanced economies ranks 4th and G7 ranks 2nd of 21 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Advanced economies G7 Difference Ahead
2000s 1.41 million 1.16 million 250,598 Advanced economies
2010s 1.52 million 1.22 million 303,268 Advanced economies
2020s 1.47 million 1.16 million 316,172 Advanced economies

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Advanced economies or G7?
Advanced economies, at 1.46 million against 1.15 million in G7 as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Advanced economies and G7?
317,260, with Advanced economies ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Advanced economies and G7?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Advanced economies and G7 rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Advanced economies ranks 4th and G7 ranks 2nd of 21 groups.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt (Fossil fuels). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt (Fossil fuels)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
247 places, 5,868 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.