Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Nigeria or Oman?

Nigeria, at 11,305 against 10,867 in Oman as of 2023.

How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Oman?

24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.

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.

Nigeria vs Oman: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Nigeria

11,305

in 2023

Oman

10,867

in 2023

Nigeria rank

43rd

Oman rank

46th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

Nigeria
Oman

How they compare

Nigeria currently reports 11,305 against 10,867 in Oman, a difference of 438.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Nigeria ahead.

Nigeria ranks 43rd and Oman ranks 46th of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Nigeria averaged higher in 2 and Oman in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Nigeria	Oman	Difference	Ahead
2000s	4,962	3,050	1,912	Nigeria
2010s	8,791	7,394	1,396	Nigeria
2020s	11,083	11,316	233.17	Oman

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Nigeria or Oman?: Nigeria, at 11,305 against 10,867 in Oman as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Nigeria and Oman?: 438, with Nigeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Oman?: 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Nigeria and Oman rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?: Nigeria ranks 43rd and Oman ranks 46th 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: 19 August 2026

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.