Northern Europe vs South Africa: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Northern Europe
67,399
in 2023
South Africa
47,044
in 2023
Northern Europe rank
18th
South Africa rank
16th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Northern Europe
  • South Africa
40.0k60.0k80.0k100.0k200020112023

How they compare

Northern Europe currently reports 67,399 against 47,044 in South Africa, a difference of 20,355.

That makes Northern Europe's figure about 1.4 times South Africa's.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Northern Europe has been ahead every year.

Northern Europe ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 16th of 21 groups.

Northern Europe has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Northern Europe South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 96,699 34,691 62,008 Northern Europe
2010s 87,903 40,830 47,073 Northern Europe
2020s 68,191 46,966 21,225 Northern Europe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Northern Europe or South Africa?
Northern Europe, at 67,399 against 47,044 in South Africa as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Northern Europe and South Africa?
20,355, with Northern Europe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Europe and South Africa?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Northern Europe and South Africa rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Northern Europe ranks 18th 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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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.