Republic of Korea vs North America: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Republic of Korea
90,057
in 2023
North America
754,867
in 2023
Republic of Korea rank
6th
North America rank
6th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Republic of Korea
  • North America
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How they compare

North America currently reports 754,867 against 90,057 in Republic of Korea, a difference of 664,810.

That makes North America's figure about 8.4 times Republic of Korea's.

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

Republic of Korea ranks 6th and North America ranks 6th of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Republic of Korea North America Difference Ahead
2000s 45,356 756,852 711,496 North America
2010s 70,414 796,931 726,516 North America
2020s 87,477 761,756 674,278 North America

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Republic of Korea or North America?
North America, at 754,867 against 90,057 in Republic of Korea as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Republic of Korea and North America?
664,810, with North America ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and North America?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Republic of Korea and North America rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Republic of Korea ranks 6th and North America ranks 6th 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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