Europe vs Germany: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Europe
622,381
in 2023
Germany
88,934
in 2023
Europe rank
7th
Germany rank
7th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Europe
  • Germany
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How they compare

Europe currently reports 622,381 against 88,934 in Germany, a difference of 533,447.

That makes Europe's figure about 7.0 times Germany's.

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

Europe ranks 7th and Germany ranks 7th of 21 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Europe Germany Difference Ahead
2000s 621,281 74,618 546,663 Europe
2010s 662,862 84,260 578,602 Europe
2020s 624,183 87,870 536,312 Europe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Europe or Germany?
Europe, at 622,381 against 88,934 in Germany as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Europe and Germany?
533,447, with Europe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Europe and Germany?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Europe and Germany rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Europe ranks 7th and Germany ranks 7th 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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About this data

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.