South Africa vs Thailand: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt
Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time
- South Africa
- Thailand
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 47,044 against 45,389 in Thailand, a difference of 1,655.
Across all 24 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 16th and Thailand ranks 17th 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 | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34,691 | 22,043 | 12,648 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 40,830 | 31,330 | 9,500 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 46,966 | 43,372 | 3,593 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, South Africa or Thailand?
- South Africa, at 47,044 against 45,389 in Thailand as of 2023.
- What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between South Africa and Thailand?
- 1,655, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Thailand?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Thailand rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
- South Africa ranks 16th and Thailand ranks 17th 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.