India vs Republic of Korea: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

India
311,923
in 2023
Republic of Korea
90,057
in 2023
India rank
3rd
Republic of Korea rank
6th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • India
  • Republic of Korea
0100.0k200.0k300.0k200020112023

How they compare

India currently reports 311,923 against 90,057 in Republic of Korea, a difference of 221,866.

That makes India's figure about 3.5 times Republic of Korea's.

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

India ranks 3rd and Republic of Korea ranks 6th of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade India Republic of Korea Difference Ahead
2000s 105,119 45,356 59,763 India
2010s 232,927 70,414 162,513 India
2020s 307,174 87,477 219,696 India

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, India or Republic of Korea?
India, at 311,923 against 90,057 in Republic of Korea as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between India and Republic of Korea?
221,866, with India ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for India and Republic of Korea?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do India and Republic of Korea rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
India ranks 3rd 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.