Malawi vs Sierra Leone: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Malawi
132.1
in 2023
Sierra Leone
138.7
in 2023
Malawi rank
167th
Sierra Leone rank
166th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Malawi
  • Sierra Leone
255075100125150200020112023

How they compare

Sierra Leone currently reports 138.7 against 132.1 in Malawi, a difference of 6.6.

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

Malawi ranks 167th and Sierra Leone ranks 166th of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Malawi Sierra Leone Difference Ahead
2000s 31.85 16 15.85 Malawi
2010s 54.74 63.56 8.82 Sierra Leone
2020s 132.1 138.7 6.6 Sierra Leone

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Malawi or Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone, at 138.7 against 132.1 in Malawi as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Malawi and Sierra Leone?
6.6, with Sierra Leone ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Sierra Leone?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Malawi and Sierra Leone rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Malawi ranks 167th and Sierra Leone ranks 166th 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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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.