India vs United States of America: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

India
311,923
in 2023
United States of America
719,568
in 2023
India rank
3rd
United States of America rank
2nd

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • India
  • United States of America
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How they compare

United States of America currently reports 719,568 against 311,923 in India, a difference of 407,645.

That makes United States of America's figure about 2.3 times India's.

Across all 24 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.

India ranks 3rd and United States of America ranks 2nd of 224 countries.

United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade India United States of America Difference Ahead
2000s 105,119 723,265 618,146 United States of America
2010s 232,927 764,019 531,092 United States of America
2020s 307,174 726,695 419,521 United States of America

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, India or United States of America?
United States of America, at 719,568 against 311,923 in India as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between India and United States of America?
407,645, with United States of America ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for India and United States of America?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do India and United States of America rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
India ranks 3rd and United States of America ranks 2nd 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.