Canada vs Taiwan: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Canada
35,177
in 2023
Taiwan
41,585
in 2023
Canada rank
22nd
Taiwan rank
19th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Canada
  • Taiwan
010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k200020112023

How they compare

Taiwan currently reports 41,585 against 35,177 in Canada, a difference of 6,408.

That makes Taiwan's figure about 1.2 times Canada's.

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

Canada ranks 22nd and Taiwan ranks 19th of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Canada averaged higher in 1 and Taiwan in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Canada Taiwan Difference Ahead
2000s 33,455 31,478 1,977 Canada
2010s 32,787 37,753 4,966 Taiwan
2020s 34,938 41,998 7,059 Taiwan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Canada or Taiwan?
Taiwan, at 41,585 against 35,177 in Canada as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Canada and Taiwan?
6,408, with Taiwan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and Taiwan?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Canada and Taiwan rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Canada ranks 22nd and Taiwan ranks 19th 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.