South Africa vs Chinese Taipei: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt
Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time
- South Africa
- Chinese Taipei
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 47,044 against 41,585 in Chinese Taipei, a difference of 5,459.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Chinese Taipei's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 16th and Chinese Taipei ranks 19th of 224 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Chinese Taipei | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34,691 | 31,478 | 3,213 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 40,830 | 37,753 | 3,077 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 46,966 | 41,998 | 4,968 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, South Africa or Chinese Taipei?
- South Africa, at 47,044 against 41,585 in Chinese Taipei as of 2023.
- What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between South Africa and Chinese Taipei?
- 5,459, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Chinese Taipei?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Chinese Taipei rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
- South Africa ranks 16th and Chinese Taipei ranks 19th 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.