Iran vs Mexico: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt (Fossil fuels)

Iran
78,737
in 2023
Mexico
64,910
in 2023
Iran rank
9th
Mexico rank
11th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt (Fossil fuels) over time

  • Iran
  • Mexico
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How they compare

Iran currently reports 78,737 against 64,910 in Mexico, a difference of 13,827.

That makes Iran's figure about 1.2 times Mexico's.

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

Iran ranks 9th and Mexico ranks 11th of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 2 and Mexico in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iran Mexico Difference Ahead
2000s 35,350 38,067 2,718 Mexico
2010s 61,526 51,466 10,060 Iran
2020s 74,432 64,169 10,262 Iran

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Iran or Mexico?
Iran, at 78,737 against 64,910 in Mexico as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Iran and Mexico?
13,827, with Iran ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Mexico?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Iran and Mexico rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Iran ranks 9th and Mexico ranks 11th 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.