Taiwan, China vs Viet Nam: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Taiwan, China
41,585
in 2023
Viet Nam
36,762
in 2023
Taiwan, China rank
19th
Viet Nam rank
21st

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Taiwan, China
  • Viet Nam
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How they compare

Taiwan, China currently reports 41,585 against 36,762 in Viet Nam, a difference of 4,823.

That makes Taiwan, China's figure about 1.1 times Viet Nam's.

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

Taiwan, China ranks 19th and Viet Nam ranks 21st of 224 countries.

Taiwan, China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Taiwan, China Viet Nam Difference Ahead
2000s 31,478 7,093 24,385 Taiwan, China
2010s 37,753 21,476 16,277 Taiwan, China
2020s 41,998 33,699 8,299 Taiwan, China

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Taiwan, China or Viet Nam?
Taiwan, China, at 41,585 against 36,762 in Viet Nam as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between Taiwan, China and Viet Nam?
4,823, with Taiwan, China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Taiwan, China and Viet Nam?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Taiwan, China and Viet Nam rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Taiwan, China ranks 19th 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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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.