Egypt vs South Africa: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Egypt
53,360
in 2023
South Africa
47,044
in 2023
Egypt rank
13th
South Africa rank
16th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Egypt
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Egypt currently reports 53,360 against 47,044 in South Africa, a difference of 6,316.

That makes Egypt's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.

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

Egypt ranks 13th and South Africa ranks 16th of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Egypt averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Egypt South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 17,632 34,691 17,058 South Africa
2010s 34,896 40,830 5,934 South Africa
2020s 53,331 46,966 6,365 Egypt

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Egypt or South Africa?
Egypt, at 53,360 against 47,044 in South Africa as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Egypt and South Africa?
6,316, with Egypt ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Egypt and South Africa?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Egypt and South Africa rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Egypt ranks 13th and South Africa ranks 16th 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.