Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Saudi Arabia: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt
Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 88,690 against 78,737 in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 9,953.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.1 times Iran, Islamic Republic of's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 9th and Saudi Arabia ranks 8th of 224 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iran, Islamic Republic of averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35,350 | 32,956 | 2,394 | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2010s | 61,526 | 65,547 | 4,022 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 74,432 | 83,619 | 9,188 | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Iran, Islamic Republic of or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 88,690 against 78,737 in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2023.
- What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Saudi Arabia?
- 9,953, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Saudi Arabia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Saudi Arabia rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 9th 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
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.