Denmark vs Portugal: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Denmark
5,256
in 2023
Portugal
5,285
in 2023
Denmark rank
66th
Portugal rank
65th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Denmark
  • Portugal
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How they compare

Portugal currently reports 5,285 against 5,256 in Denmark, a difference of 29.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Denmark ahead.

Denmark ranks 66th and Portugal ranks 65th of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 1 and Portugal in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Portugal Difference Ahead
2000s 9,133 6,891 2,242 Denmark
2010s 6,928 7,948 1,020 Portugal
2020s 5,238 6,088 849.44 Portugal

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Denmark or Portugal?
Portugal, at 5,285 against 5,256 in Denmark as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Denmark and Portugal?
29, with Portugal ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Portugal?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Denmark and Portugal rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Denmark ranks 66th and Portugal ranks 65th 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.