Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Brazil or Iraq?

Brazil, at 30,206 against 29,923 in Iraq as of 2023.

How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Iraq?

24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.

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.

Brazil vs Iraq: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Brazil

30,206

in 2023

Iraq

29,923

in 2023

Brazil rank

26th

Iraq rank

27th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

Brazil
Iraq

How they compare

Brazil currently reports 30,206 against 29,923 in Iraq, a difference of 283.

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

Brazil ranks 26th and Iraq ranks 27th of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Brazil	Iraq	Difference	Ahead
2000s	14,260	6,865	7,395	Brazil
2010s	24,994	22,157	2,837	Brazil
2020s	29,847	28,726	1,121	Brazil

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Brazil or Iraq?: Brazil, at 30,206 against 29,923 in Iraq as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Brazil and Iraq?: 283, with Brazil ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Iraq?: 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Brazil and Iraq rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?: Brazil ranks 26th 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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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: 19 August 2026

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.