Malawi vs Rwanda: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Malawi
132.1
in 2023
Rwanda
149.14
in 2023
Malawi rank
167th
Rwanda rank
165th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Malawi
  • Rwanda
050100150200020112023

How they compare

Rwanda currently reports 149.14 against 132.1 in Malawi, a difference of 17.04.

That makes Rwanda's figure about 1.1 times Malawi's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Malawi ahead.

Malawi ranks 167th and Rwanda ranks 165th of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Malawi averaged higher in 2 and Rwanda in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malawi Rwanda Difference Ahead
2000s 31.85 17.25 14.6 Malawi
2010s 54.74 82.44 27.7 Rwanda
2020s 132.1 131.64 0.458 Malawi

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Malawi or Rwanda?
Rwanda, at 149.14 against 132.1 in Malawi as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Malawi and Rwanda?
17.04, with Rwanda ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Rwanda?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Malawi and Rwanda rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Malawi ranks 167th and Rwanda ranks 165th 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

Indicator
Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt (Fossil fuels)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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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.