Northern Africa vs South Africa: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt
Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time
- Northern Africa
- South Africa
How they compare
Northern Africa currently reports 106,493 against 47,044 in South Africa, a difference of 59,449.
That makes Northern Africa's figure about 2.3 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.
Northern Africa ranks 16th and South Africa ranks 16th of 21 groups.
Northern Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Northern Africa | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 37,480 | 34,691 | 2,789 | Northern Africa |
| 2010s | 73,428 | 40,830 | 32,599 | Northern Africa |
| 2020s | 104,538 | 46,966 | 57,572 | Northern Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Northern Africa or South Africa?
- Northern Africa, at 106,493 against 47,044 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Northern Africa and South Africa?
- 59,449, with Northern Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa and South Africa?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Northern Africa and South Africa rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
- Northern Africa ranks 16th and South Africa ranks 16th 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
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.