Eastern Asia vs Republic of Korea: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Eastern Asia
1.68 million
in 2023
Republic of Korea
90,057
in 2023
Eastern Asia rank
3rd
Republic of Korea rank
6th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Eastern Asia
  • Republic of Korea
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How they compare

Eastern Asia currently reports 1.68 million against 90,057 in Republic of Korea, a difference of 1.59 million.

That makes Eastern Asia's figure about 18.6 times Republic of Korea's.

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

Eastern Asia ranks 3rd and Republic of Korea ranks 6th 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 Republic of Korea Difference Ahead
2000s 671,666 45,356 626,310 Eastern Asia
2010s 1.26 million 70,414 1.19 million Eastern Asia
2020s 1.61 million 87,477 1.53 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 Republic of Korea?
Eastern Asia, at 1.68 million against 90,057 in Republic of Korea as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Eastern Asia and Republic of Korea?
1.59 million, with Eastern Asia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Asia and Republic of Korea?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Eastern Asia and Republic of Korea rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Eastern Asia ranks 3rd and Republic of Korea ranks 6th 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
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