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