Saudi Arabia vs Southern Asia: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt
Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Southern Asia
How they compare
Southern Asia currently reports 449,321 against 88,690 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 360,631.
That makes Southern Asia's figure about 5.1 times Saudi Arabia's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Southern Asia has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 8th and Southern Asia ranks 8th of 224 countries.
Southern Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Southern Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32,956 | 160,350 | 127,394 | Southern Asia |
| 2010s | 65,547 | 328,764 | 263,217 | Southern Asia |
| 2020s | 83,619 | 436,080 | 352,461 | Southern Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Saudi Arabia or Southern Asia?
- Southern Asia, at 449,321 against 88,690 in Saudi Arabia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Saudi Arabia and Southern Asia?
- 360,631, with Southern Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Southern Asia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Southern Asia rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 8th and Southern Asia ranks 8th of 224 countries.
- 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.