Republic of Korea vs Saudi Arabia: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt
Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time
- Republic of Korea
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 90,057 against 88,690 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 1,367.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Republic of Korea ahead.
Republic of Korea ranks 6th and Saudi Arabia ranks 8th of 224 countries.
Republic of Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45,356 | 32,956 | 12,400 | Republic of Korea |
| 2010s | 70,414 | 65,547 | 4,867 | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 87,477 | 83,619 | 3,858 | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Republic of Korea or Saudi Arabia?
- Republic of Korea, at 90,057 against 88,690 in Saudi Arabia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia?
- 1,367, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
- Republic of Korea ranks 6th 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.