Japan vs Saudi Arabia: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Japan
184,843
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
88,690
in 2023
Japan rank
5th
Saudi Arabia rank
8th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Japan
  • Saudi Arabia
50.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k200020112023

How they compare

Japan currently reports 184,843 against 88,690 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 96,153.

That makes Japan's figure about 2.1 times Saudi Arabia's.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Japan has been ahead every year.

Japan ranks 5th and Saudi Arabia ranks 8th of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Japan Saudi Arabia Difference Ahead
2000s 175,599 32,956 142,644 Japan
2010s 192,466 65,547 126,919 Japan
2020s 189,790 83,619 106,171 Japan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Japan or Saudi Arabia?
Japan, at 184,843 against 88,690 in Saudi Arabia as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Japan and Saudi Arabia?
96,153, with Japan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Japan and Saudi Arabia?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Japan and Saudi Arabia rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Japan ranks 5th 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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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.