North America vs Russian Federation: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

North America
754,867
in 2023
Russian Federation
185,801
in 2023
North America rank
6th
Russian Federation rank
4th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • North America
  • Russian Federation
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How they compare

North America currently reports 754,867 against 185,801 in Russian Federation, a difference of 569,066.

That makes North America's figure about 4.1 times Russian Federation's.

Across all 24 years both countries report, North America has been ahead every year.

North America ranks 6th and Russian Federation ranks 4th of 21 groups.

North America has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade North America Russian Federation Difference Ahead
2000s 756,852 150,084 606,768 North America
2010s 796,931 173,186 623,745 North America
2020s 761,756 186,774 574,982 North America

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, North America or Russian Federation?
North America, at 754,867 against 185,801 in Russian Federation as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between North America and Russian Federation?
569,066, with North America ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for North America and Russian Federation?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do North America and Russian Federation rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
North America ranks 6th and Russian Federation ranks 4th of 21 groups.
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.