Eastern Europe vs Iran, Islamic Republic of: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Eastern Europe
288,176
in 2023
Iran, Islamic Republic of
78,737
in 2023
Eastern Europe rank
10th
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
9th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Eastern Europe
  • Iran, Islamic Republic of
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How they compare

Eastern Europe currently reports 288,176 against 78,737 in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 209,439.

That makes Eastern Europe's figure about 3.7 times Iran, Islamic Republic of's.

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

Eastern Europe ranks 10th and Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 9th of 21 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Eastern Europe Iran, Islamic Republic of Difference Ahead
2000s 262,878 35,350 227,528 Eastern Europe
2010s 286,008 61,526 224,482 Eastern Europe
2020s 291,101 74,432 216,669 Eastern Europe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Eastern Europe or Iran, Islamic Republic of?
Eastern Europe, at 288,176 against 78,737 in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Eastern Europe and Iran, Islamic Republic of?
209,439, with Eastern Europe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Europe and Iran, Islamic Republic of?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Eastern Europe and Iran, Islamic Republic of rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Eastern Europe ranks 10th and Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 9th 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.