Chile vs Nigeria: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Chile
12,125
in 2023
Nigeria
11,305
in 2023
Chile rank
41st
Nigeria rank
43rd

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Chile
  • Nigeria
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How they compare

Chile currently reports 12,125 against 11,305 in Nigeria, a difference of 820.

That makes Chile's figure about 1.1 times Nigeria's.

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

Chile ranks 41st and Nigeria ranks 43rd of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Chile Nigeria Difference Ahead
2000s 6,683 4,962 1,721 Chile
2010s 11,474 8,791 2,683 Chile
2020s 12,365 11,083 1,282 Chile

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Chile or Nigeria?
Chile, at 12,125 against 11,305 in Nigeria as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Chile and Nigeria?
820, with Chile ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Chile and Nigeria?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Chile and Nigeria rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Chile ranks 41st and Nigeria ranks 43rd 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.