Hungary vs Romania: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Hungary
5,465
in 2023
Romania
5,748
in 2023
Hungary rank
64th
Romania rank
62nd

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Hungary
  • Romania
02.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k200020112023

How they compare

Romania currently reports 5,748 against 5,465 in Hungary, a difference of 283.

That makes Romania's figure about 1.1 times Hungary's.

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

Hungary ranks 64th and Romania ranks 62nd of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Hungary Romania Difference Ahead
2000s 6,326 10,931 4,605 Romania
2010s 5,862 10,975 5,112 Romania
2020s 5,515 6,536 1,021 Romania

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Hungary or Romania?
Romania, at 5,748 against 5,465 in Hungary as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Hungary and Romania?
283, with Romania ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Romania?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Hungary and Romania rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Hungary ranks 64th and Romania ranks 62nd 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.