Germany vs Republic of Korea: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Germany
88,934
in 2023
Republic of Korea
90,057
in 2023
Germany rank
7th
Republic of Korea rank
6th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Germany
  • Republic of Korea
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How they compare

Republic of Korea currently reports 90,057 against 88,934 in Germany, a difference of 1,123.

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

Germany ranks 7th and Republic of Korea ranks 6th of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Republic of Korea Difference Ahead
2000s 74,618 45,356 29,262 Germany
2010s 84,260 70,414 13,846 Germany
2020s 87,870 87,477 393.25 Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Germany or Republic of Korea?
Republic of Korea, at 90,057 against 88,934 in Germany as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Germany and Republic of Korea?
1,123, with Republic of Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Republic of Korea?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Germany and Republic of Korea rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Germany ranks 7th and Republic of Korea ranks 6th 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.