India vs Russia: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt (Fossil fuels)
Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt (Fossil fuels) over time
- India
- Russia
How they compare
India currently reports 311,923 against 185,801 in Russia, a difference of 126,122.
That makes India's figure about 1.7 times Russia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Russia ahead.
India ranks 3rd and Russia ranks 4th of 224 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, India averaged higher in 2 and Russia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | Russia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 105,119 | 150,084 | 44,965 | Russia |
| 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 Russia?
- India, at 311,923 against 185,801 in Russia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between India and Russia?
- 126,122, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and Russia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do India and Russia rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
- India ranks 3rd and Russia 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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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.