Eastern Asia vs United States of America: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Eastern Asia
1.68 million
in 2023
United States of America
719,568
in 2023
Eastern Asia rank
3rd
United States of America rank
2nd

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Eastern Asia
  • United States of America
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How they compare

Eastern Asia currently reports 1.68 million against 719,568 in United States of America, a difference of 958,382.

That makes Eastern Asia's figure about 2.3 times United States of America's.

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

Eastern Asia ranks 3rd and United States of America ranks 2nd of 21 groups.

Across the 3 decades both report, Eastern Asia averaged higher in 2 and United States of America in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Eastern Asia United States of America Difference Ahead
2000s 671,666 723,265 51,599 United States of America
2010s 1.26 million 764,019 495,155 Eastern Asia
2020s 1.61 million 726,695 887,210 Eastern Asia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Eastern Asia or United States of America?
Eastern Asia, at 1.68 million against 719,568 in United States of America as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Eastern Asia and United States of America?
958,382, with Eastern Asia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Asia and United States of America?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Eastern Asia and United States of America rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Eastern Asia ranks 3rd and United States of America ranks 2nd 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.