Africa vs Indonesia: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Africa
188,733
in 2023
Indonesia
77,853
in 2023
Africa rank
13th
Indonesia rank
10th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Africa
  • Indonesia
050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k200020112023

How they compare

Africa currently reports 188,733 against 77,853 in Indonesia, a difference of 110,880.

That makes Africa's figure about 2.4 times Indonesia's.

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

Africa ranks 13th and Indonesia ranks 10th of 21 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa Indonesia Difference Ahead
2000s 85,091 24,155 60,936 Africa
2010s 139,144 45,725 93,419 Africa
2020s 185,597 68,596 117,002 Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Africa or Indonesia?
Africa, at 188,733 against 77,853 in Indonesia as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Africa and Indonesia?
110,880, with Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Indonesia?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Africa and Indonesia rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Africa ranks 13th and Indonesia ranks 10th 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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About this data

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.