Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Sri Lanka
1,834
in 2023
Zimbabwe
1,851
in 2023
Sri Lanka rank
88th
Zimbabwe rank
87th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Sri Lanka
  • Zimbabwe
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How they compare

Zimbabwe currently reports 1,851 against 1,834 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 17.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Zimbabwe ahead.

Sri Lanka ranks 88th and Zimbabwe ranks 87th of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Sri Lanka averaged higher in 2 and Zimbabwe in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Sri Lanka Zimbabwe Difference Ahead
2000s 1,133 1,190 56.85 Zimbabwe
2010s 1,904 1,199 704.51 Sri Lanka
2020s 1,961 1,376 585 Sri Lanka

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Sri Lanka or Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe, at 1,851 against 1,834 in Sri Lanka as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe?
17, with Zimbabwe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Sri Lanka ranks 88th and Zimbabwe ranks 87th 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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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.