Netherlands vs Sweden: Electricity production capacities by main fuel groups and operator

Netherlands
62,184 Megawatt
in 2024
Sweden
53,682 Megawatt
in 2024
Netherlands rank
8th
Sweden rank
10th

Electricity production capacities by main fuel groups and operator over time

  • Netherlands
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Netherlands currently reports 62,184 Megawatt against 53,682 Megawatt in Sweden, a difference of 8,502 Megawatt.

That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.2 times Sweden's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Sweden ahead.

Netherlands ranks 8th and Sweden ranks 10th of 47 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Netherlands averaged higher in 1 and Sweden in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Netherlands Sweden Difference Ahead
1990s 18,924 Megawatt 34,209 Megawatt 15,286 Megawatt Sweden
2000s 22,453 Megawatt 33,873 Megawatt 11,420 Megawatt Sweden
2010s 31,620 Megawatt 39,001 Megawatt 7,381 Megawatt Sweden
2020s 52,544 Megawatt 48,246 Megawatt 4,298 Megawatt Netherlands

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity production capacities by main fuel groups and operator, Netherlands or Sweden?
Netherlands, at 62,184 Megawatt against 53,682 Megawatt in Sweden as of 2024.
What is the difference in electricity production capacities by main fuel groups and operator between Netherlands and Sweden?
8,502 Megawatt, with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Sweden?
35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Netherlands and Sweden rank globally for electricity production capacities by main fuel groups and operator?
Netherlands ranks 8th and Sweden ranks 10th of 47 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Electricity production capacities by main fuel groups and operator. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Electricity production capacities by main fuel groups and operator
Unit
Megawatt
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
50 places, 1,604 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed