Mexico vs Western Asia: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Mexico
64,910
in 2023
Western Asia
298,328
in 2023
Mexico rank
11th
Western Asia rank
9th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Mexico
  • Western Asia
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How they compare

Western Asia currently reports 298,328 against 64,910 in Mexico, a difference of 233,418.

That makes Western Asia's figure about 4.6 times Mexico's.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Western Asia has been ahead every year.

Mexico ranks 11th and Western Asia ranks 9th of 224 countries.

Western Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Mexico Western Asia Difference Ahead
2000s 38,067 131,936 93,868 Western Asia
2010s 51,466 239,716 188,250 Western Asia
2020s 64,169 289,572 225,403 Western Asia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Mexico or Western Asia?
Western Asia, at 298,328 against 64,910 in Mexico as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Mexico and Western Asia?
233,418, with Western Asia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Western Asia?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Mexico and Western Asia rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Mexico ranks 11th and Western Asia ranks 9th 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
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.