France vs Kuwait: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

France
18,499
in 2023
Kuwait
20,180
in 2023
France rank
39th
Kuwait rank
36th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • France
  • Kuwait
10.0k15.0k20.0k25.0k30.0k200020112023

How they compare

Kuwait currently reports 20,180 against 18,499 in France, a difference of 1,681.

That makes Kuwait's figure about 1.1 times France's.

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

France ranks 39th and Kuwait ranks 36th of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and Kuwait in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Kuwait Difference Ahead
2000s 25,555 10,086 15,468 France
2010s 23,237 16,903 6,334 France
2020s 17,732 20,173 2,442 Kuwait

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, France or Kuwait?
Kuwait, at 20,180 against 18,499 in France as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between France and Kuwait?
1,681, with Kuwait ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Kuwait?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do France and Kuwait rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
France ranks 39th and Kuwait ranks 36th 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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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.