Thailand vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt

Thailand
45,389
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
42,670
in 2023
Thailand rank
17th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
18th

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time

  • Thailand
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

Thailand currently reports 45,389 against 42,670 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 2,719.

That makes Thailand'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.

Thailand ranks 17th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 18th of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Thailand averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Thailand United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 22,043 62,604 40,561 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2010s 31,330 57,216 25,887 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2020s 43,372 42,514 858.93 Thailand

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, Thailand or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Thailand, at 45,389 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 Thailand and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
2,719, with Thailand ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Thailand and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Thailand and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
Thailand ranks 17th 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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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
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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.