Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Spain or Viet Nam?

Spain, at 38,001 against 36,762 in Viet Nam as of 2023.

How many years of comparable data are there for Spain and Viet Nam?

24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.

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.

Spain vs Viet Nam: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Spain

38,001

in 2023

Viet Nam

36,762

in 2023

Spain rank

20th

Viet Nam rank

21st

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

Spain
Viet Nam

How they compare

Spain currently reports 38,001 against 36,762 in Viet Nam, a difference of 1,239.

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

Spain ranks 20th and Viet Nam ranks 21st of 224 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Spain	Viet Nam	Difference	Ahead
2000s	37,059	7,093	29,966	Spain
2010s	47,354	21,476	25,878	Spain
2020s	38,666	33,699	4,967	Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Spain or Viet Nam?: Spain, at 38,001 against 36,762 in Viet Nam as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Spain and Viet Nam?: 1,239, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Spain and Viet Nam?: 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Spain and Viet Nam rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?: Spain ranks 20th and Viet Nam ranks 21st 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: 19 August 2026

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.