India vs Russian Federation: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

India
311,923
in 2023
Russian Federation
185,801
in 2023
India rank
3rd
Russian Federation rank
4th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • India
  • Russian Federation
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How they compare

India currently reports 311,923 against 185,801 in Russian Federation, a difference of 126,122.

That makes India's figure about 1.7 times Russian Federation's.

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

India ranks 3rd and Russian Federation ranks 4th of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, India averaged higher in 2 and Russian Federation in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade India Russian Federation Difference Ahead
2000s 105,119 150,084 44,965 Russian Federation
2010s 232,927 173,186 59,741 India
2020s 307,174 186,774 120,400 India

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, India or Russian Federation?
India, at 311,923 against 185,801 in Russian Federation as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between India and Russian Federation?
126,122, with India ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for India and Russian Federation?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do India and Russian Federation rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
India ranks 3rd and Russian Federation ranks 4th 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.