South Africa vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt
Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time
- South Africa
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 47,044 against 42,670 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 4,374.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 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.
South Africa ranks 16th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 18th of 224 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34,691 | 62,604 | 27,913 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2010s | 40,830 | 57,216 | 16,387 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2020s | 46,966 | 42,514 | 4,452 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, South Africa or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- South Africa, at 47,044 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 South Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 4,374, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
- South Africa ranks 16th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 18th 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.