Australia vs Italy: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Australia
50,820
in 2023
Italy
57,284
in 2023
Australia rank
14th
Italy rank
12th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Australia
  • Italy
020.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k200020112023

How they compare

Italy currently reports 57,284 against 50,820 in Australia, a difference of 6,464.

That makes Italy's figure about 1.1 times Australia's.

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

Australia ranks 14th and Italy ranks 12th of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Australia Italy Difference Ahead
2000s 40,757 60,751 19,994 Italy
2010s 50,695 64,962 14,267 Italy
2020s 51,932 56,367 4,435 Italy

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Australia or Italy?
Italy, at 57,284 against 50,820 in Australia as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Australia and Italy?
6,464, with Italy ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Italy?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Australia and Italy rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Australia ranks 14th and Italy ranks 12th of 224 countries.
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.