Bangladesh vs Pakistan: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Bangladesh
27,455
in 2023
Pakistan
28,505
in 2023
Bangladesh rank
30th
Pakistan rank
29th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Bangladesh
  • Pakistan
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How they compare

Pakistan currently reports 28,505 against 27,455 in Bangladesh, a difference of 1,050.

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

Bangladesh ranks 30th and Pakistan ranks 29th of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Bangladesh Pakistan Difference Ahead
2000s 5,818 12,680 6,862 Pakistan
2010s 13,522 18,356 4,834 Pakistan
2020s 24,609 27,038 2,429 Pakistan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Bangladesh or Pakistan?
Pakistan, at 28,505 against 27,455 in Bangladesh as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Bangladesh and Pakistan?
1,050, with Pakistan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and Pakistan?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Bangladesh and Pakistan rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Bangladesh ranks 30th and Pakistan ranks 29th 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
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.