Eastern Asia vs Japan: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Eastern Asia
1.68 million
in 2023
Japan
184,843
in 2023
Eastern Asia rank
3rd
Japan rank
5th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Eastern Asia
  • Japan
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How they compare

Eastern Asia currently reports 1.68 million against 184,843 in Japan, a difference of 1.49 million.

That makes Eastern Asia's figure about 9.1 times Japan's.

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

Eastern Asia ranks 3rd and Japan ranks 5th of 21 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Eastern Asia Japan Difference Ahead
2000s 671,666 175,599 496,067 Eastern Asia
2010s 1.26 million 192,466 1.07 million Eastern Asia
2020s 1.61 million 189,790 1.42 million Eastern Asia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Eastern Asia or Japan?
Eastern Asia, at 1.68 million against 184,843 in Japan as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Eastern Asia and Japan?
1.49 million, with Eastern Asia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Asia and Japan?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Eastern Asia and Japan rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Eastern Asia ranks 3rd and Japan ranks 5th of 21 groups.
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.