China vs Eastern Asia: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

China
1.35 million
in 2023
Eastern Asia
1.68 million
in 2023
China rank
1st
Eastern Asia rank
3rd

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • China
  • Eastern Asia
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How they compare

Eastern Asia currently reports 1.68 million against 1.35 million in China, a difference of 331,720.

That makes Eastern Asia's figure about 1.2 times China's.

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

China ranks 1st and Eastern Asia ranks 3rd of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade China Eastern Asia Difference Ahead
2000s 403,601 671,666 268,065 Eastern Asia
2010s 942,726 1.26 million 316,448 Eastern Asia
2020s 1.28 million 1.61 million 334,500 Eastern Asia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, China or Eastern Asia?
Eastern Asia, at 1.68 million against 1.35 million in China as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between China and Eastern Asia?
331,720, with Eastern Asia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and Eastern Asia?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do China and Eastern Asia rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
China ranks 1st and Eastern Asia ranks 3rd 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.