Africa vs Mexico: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Africa
188,733
in 2023
Mexico
64,910
in 2023
Africa rank
13th
Mexico rank
11th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Africa
  • Mexico
50.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k200020112023

How they compare

Africa currently reports 188,733 against 64,910 in Mexico, a difference of 123,823.

That makes Africa's figure about 2.9 times Mexico's.

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

Africa ranks 13th and Mexico ranks 11th of 21 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa Mexico Difference Ahead
2000s 85,091 38,067 47,024 Africa
2010s 139,144 51,466 87,678 Africa
2020s 185,597 64,169 121,428 Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Africa or Mexico?
Africa, at 188,733 against 64,910 in Mexico as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Africa and Mexico?
123,823, with Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Mexico?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Africa and Mexico rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Africa ranks 13th and Mexico ranks 11th 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.