Oceania vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Oceania
55,657
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
42,670
in 2023
Oceania rank
19th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
18th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Oceania
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

Oceania currently reports 55,657 against 42,670 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 12,987.

That makes Oceania's figure about 1.3 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.

Oceania ranks 19th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 18th of 21 groups.

Across the 3 decades both report, Oceania averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Oceania United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 45,287 62,604 17,317 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2010s 55,566 57,216 1,650 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2020s 56,776 42,514 14,263 Oceania

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Oceania or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Oceania, at 55,657 against 42,670 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Oceania and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
12,987, with Oceania ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Oceania and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Oceania and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Oceania ranks 19th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 18th 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.