South Africa vs Southern Europe: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

South Africa
47,044
in 2023
Southern Europe
124,426
in 2023
South Africa rank
16th
Southern Europe rank
15th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • South Africa
  • Southern Europe
25.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k150.0k200020112023

How they compare

Southern Europe currently reports 124,426 against 47,044 in South Africa, a difference of 77,382.

That makes Southern Europe's figure about 2.6 times South Africa's.

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

South Africa ranks 16th and Southern Europe ranks 15th of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa Southern Europe Difference Ahead
2000s 34,691 127,823 93,133 Southern Europe
2010s 40,830 143,415 102,585 Southern Europe
2020s 46,966 124,235 77,269 Southern Europe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, South Africa or Southern Europe?
Southern Europe, at 124,426 against 47,044 in South Africa as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between South Africa and Southern Europe?
77,382, with Southern Europe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Southern Europe?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do South Africa and Southern Europe rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
South Africa ranks 16th and Southern Europe ranks 15th 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

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.