Northern Europe vs Spain: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Northern Europe
67,399
in 2023
Spain
38,001
in 2023
Northern Europe rank
18th
Spain rank
20th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Northern Europe
  • Spain
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How they compare

Northern Europe currently reports 67,399 against 38,001 in Spain, a difference of 29,398.

That makes Northern Europe's figure about 1.8 times Spain's.

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

Northern Europe ranks 18th and Spain ranks 20th 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 Spain Difference Ahead
2000s 96,699 37,059 59,640 Northern Europe
2010s 87,903 47,354 40,549 Northern Europe
2020s 68,191 38,666 29,525 Northern Europe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Northern Europe or Spain?
Northern Europe, at 67,399 against 38,001 in Spain as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Northern Europe and Spain?
29,398, with Northern Europe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Europe and Spain?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Northern Europe and Spain rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Northern Europe ranks 18th and Spain ranks 20th 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.