Iran, Islamic Republic of vs South-Eastern Asia: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Iran, Islamic Republic of
78,737
in 2023
South-Eastern Asia
231,388
in 2023
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
9th
South-Eastern Asia rank
11th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • South-Eastern Asia
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How they compare

South-Eastern Asia currently reports 231,388 against 78,737 in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 152,651.

That makes South-Eastern Asia's figure about 2.9 times Iran, Islamic Republic of's.

Across all 24 years both countries report, South-Eastern Asia has been ahead every year.

Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 9th and South-Eastern Asia ranks 11th of 224 countries.

South-Eastern Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iran, Islamic Republic of South-Eastern Asia Difference Ahead
2000s 35,350 94,392 59,042 South-Eastern Asia
2010s 61,526 153,228 91,702 South-Eastern Asia
2020s 74,432 215,392 140,960 South-Eastern Asia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Iran, Islamic Republic of or South-Eastern Asia?
South-Eastern Asia, at 231,388 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 South-Eastern Asia?
152,651, with South-Eastern Asia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and South-Eastern Asia?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and South-Eastern Asia rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 9th and South-Eastern Asia 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
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