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

Italy
57,284
in 2023
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
205,346
in 2023
Italy rank
12th
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) rank
12th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Italy
  • Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
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How they compare

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) currently reports 205,346 against 57,284 in Italy, a difference of 148,062.

That makes Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)'s figure about 3.6 times Italy's.

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

Italy ranks 12th 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 Italy Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Difference Ahead
2000s 60,751 113,990 53,239 Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
2010s 64,962 170,248 105,287 Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
2020s 56,367 202,695 146,329 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, Italy or Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)?
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), at 205,346 against 57,284 in Italy as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Italy and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)?
148,062, with Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Italy and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Italy and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Italy ranks 12th 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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