Europe vs Russia: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt (Fossil fuels)

Europe
622,381
in 2023
Russia
185,801
in 2023
Europe rank
7th
Russia rank
4th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt (Fossil fuels) over time

  • Europe
  • Russia
200.0k400.0k600.0k200020112023

How they compare

Europe currently reports 622,381 against 185,801 in Russia, a difference of 436,580.

That makes Europe's figure about 3.3 times Russia's.

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

Europe ranks 7th and Russia ranks 4th of 21 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Europe Russia Difference Ahead
2000s 621,281 150,084 471,197 Europe
2010s 662,862 173,186 489,676 Europe
2020s 624,183 186,774 437,409 Europe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Europe or Russia?
Europe, at 622,381 against 185,801 in Russia as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Europe and Russia?
436,580, with Europe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Europe and Russia?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Europe and Russia rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Europe ranks 7th and Russia ranks 4th 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.