Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Indonesia
77,853
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
88,690
in 2023
Indonesia rank
10th
Saudi Arabia rank
8th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Indonesia
  • Saudi Arabia
20.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k200020112023

How they compare

Saudi Arabia currently reports 88,690 against 77,853 in Indonesia, a difference of 10,837.

That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.1 times Indonesia's.

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

Indonesia ranks 10th and Saudi Arabia ranks 8th of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Indonesia Saudi Arabia Difference Ahead
2000s 24,155 32,956 8,801 Saudi Arabia
2010s 45,725 65,547 19,822 Saudi Arabia
2020s 68,596 83,619 15,024 Saudi Arabia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Indonesia or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia, at 88,690 against 77,853 in Indonesia as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia?
10,837, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Indonesia and Saudi Arabia?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Indonesia and Saudi Arabia rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Indonesia ranks 10th and Saudi Arabia ranks 8th 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

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.