Bangladesh vs Iraq: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Bangladesh
27,455
in 2023
Iraq
29,923
in 2023
Bangladesh rank
30th
Iraq rank
27th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Bangladesh
  • Iraq
010.0k20.0k30.0k200020112023

How they compare

Iraq currently reports 29,923 against 27,455 in Bangladesh, a difference of 2,468.

That makes Iraq's figure about 1.1 times Bangladesh's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Iraq ahead.

Bangladesh ranks 30th and Iraq ranks 27th of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Bangladesh Iraq Difference Ahead
2000s 5,818 6,865 1,048 Iraq
2010s 13,522 22,157 8,635 Iraq
2020s 24,609 28,726 4,118 Iraq

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Bangladesh or Iraq?
Iraq, at 29,923 against 27,455 in Bangladesh as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Bangladesh and Iraq?
2,468, with Iraq ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and Iraq?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Bangladesh and Iraq rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Bangladesh ranks 30th and Iraq ranks 27th 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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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
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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.