Indonesia vs Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC): Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Indonesia
77,853
in 2023
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
205,346
in 2023
Indonesia rank
10th
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) rank
12th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Indonesia
  • Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k200020112023

How they compare

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) currently reports 205,346 against 77,853 in Indonesia, a difference of 127,493.

That makes Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)'s figure about 2.6 times Indonesia's.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has been ahead every year.

Indonesia ranks 10th and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) ranks 12th of 224 countries.

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Indonesia Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Difference Ahead
2000s 24,155 113,990 89,835 Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
2010s 45,725 170,248 124,524 Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
2020s 68,596 202,695 134,100 Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Indonesia or Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)?
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), at 205,346 against 77,853 in Indonesia as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Indonesia and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)?
127,493, with Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Indonesia and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Indonesia and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Indonesia ranks 10th and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) ranks 12th 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
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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.