Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) vs Mexico: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt
Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time
- Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
- Mexico
How they compare
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) currently reports 205,346 against 64,910 in Mexico, a difference of 140,436.
That makes Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)'s figure about 3.2 times Mexico's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has been ahead every year.
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) ranks 12th and Mexico ranks 11th of 21 groups.
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 113,990 | 38,067 | 75,923 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) |
| 2010s | 170,248 | 51,466 | 118,783 | Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) |
| 2020s | 202,695 | 64,169 | 138,526 | 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, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) or Mexico?
- Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), at 205,346 against 64,910 in Mexico as of 2023.
- What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and Mexico?
- 140,436, with Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and Mexico?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and Mexico rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
- Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) ranks 12th and Mexico ranks 11th of 21 groups.
- 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.