Malaysia vs United Arab Emirates: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Malaysia
30,631
in 2023
United Arab Emirates
33,512
in 2023
Malaysia rank
25th
United Arab Emirates rank
23rd

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Malaysia
  • United Arab Emirates
10.0k20.0k30.0k200020112023

How they compare

United Arab Emirates currently reports 33,512 against 30,631 in Malaysia, a difference of 2,881.

That makes United Arab Emirates's figure about 1.1 times Malaysia's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Malaysia ahead.

Malaysia ranks 25th and United Arab Emirates ranks 23rd of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Malaysia averaged higher in 1 and United Arab Emirates in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malaysia United Arab Emirates Difference Ahead
2000s 20,698 14,075 6,624 Malaysia
2010s 24,798 28,493 3,695 United Arab Emirates
2020s 29,850 32,278 2,428 United Arab Emirates

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Malaysia or United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates, at 33,512 against 30,631 in Malaysia as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Malaysia and United Arab Emirates?
2,881, with United Arab Emirates ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and United Arab Emirates?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Malaysia and United Arab Emirates rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Malaysia ranks 25th and United Arab Emirates ranks 23rd 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
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.