G7 vs United States: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt
Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time
- G7
- United States
How they compare
G7 currently reports 1.15 million against 719,568 in United States, a difference of 427,412.
That makes G7's figure about 1.6 times United States's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, G7 has been ahead every year.
G7 ranks 2nd and United States ranks 2nd of 2 groups.
G7 has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | G7 | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.16 million | 723,265 | 432,583 | G7 |
| 2010s | 1.22 million | 764,019 | 454,930 | G7 |
| 2020s | 1.16 million | 726,695 | 429,210 | G7 |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, G7 or United States?
- G7, at 1.15 million against 719,568 in United States as of 2023.
- What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between G7 and United States?
- 427,412, with G7 ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for G7 and United States?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do G7 and United States rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
- G7 ranks 2nd and United States ranks 2nd of 2 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
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.