Australia vs Mexico: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Australia
50,820
in 2023
Mexico
64,910
in 2023
Australia rank
14th
Mexico rank
11th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Australia
  • Mexico
020.0k40.0k60.0k200020112023

How they compare

Mexico currently reports 64,910 against 50,820 in Australia, a difference of 14,090.

That makes Mexico's figure about 1.3 times Australia's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Australia ahead.

Australia ranks 14th and Mexico ranks 11th of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Australia averaged higher in 1 and Mexico in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Australia Mexico Difference Ahead
2000s 40,757 38,067 2,690 Australia
2010s 50,695 51,466 770.77 Mexico
2020s 51,932 64,169 12,238 Mexico

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Australia or Mexico?
Mexico, at 64,910 against 50,820 in Australia as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Australia and Mexico?
14,090, with Mexico ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Mexico?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Australia and Mexico rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Australia ranks 14th and Mexico ranks 11th 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.