Austria vs Sweden: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Austria
4,092
in 2023
Sweden
3,757
in 2023
Austria rank
71st
Sweden rank
74th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Austria
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Austria currently reports 4,092 against 3,757 in Sweden, a difference of 335.

That makes Austria's figure about 1.1 times Sweden's.

The two have swapped places 7 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Sweden ahead.

Austria ranks 71st and Sweden ranks 74th of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Austria averaged higher in 2 and Sweden in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Austria Sweden Difference Ahead
2000s 4,750 4,864 114.52 Sweden
2010s 5,137 2,836 2,301 Austria
2020s 4,323 3,848 475.16 Austria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Austria or Sweden?
Austria, at 4,092 against 3,757 in Sweden as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Austria and Sweden?
335, with Austria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Austria and Sweden?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Austria and Sweden rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Austria ranks 71st and Sweden ranks 74th 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.