Central America vs Portugal: Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity

Central America
259.69
in 2024
Portugal
1,964
in 2024
Central America rank
14th
Portugal rank
15th

Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity over time

  • Central America
  • Portugal
05001.0k1.5k2.0k200020122024

How they compare

Portugal currently reports 1,964 against 259.69 in Central America, a difference of 1,704.

That makes Portugal's figure about 7.6 times Central America's.

Across all 25 years both countries report, Portugal has been ahead every year.

Central America ranks 14th and Portugal ranks 15th of 30 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Central America Portugal Difference Ahead
2000s 117.3 611.62 494.32 Portugal
2010s 161.8 1,160 998.39 Portugal
2020s 250.28 1,649 1,398 Portugal

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher installed renewable electricity-generating capacity, Central America or Portugal?
Portugal, at 1,964 against 259.69 in Central America as of 2024.
What is the difference in installed renewable electricity-generating capacity between Central America and Portugal?
1,704, with Portugal ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central America and Portugal?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Central America and Portugal rank globally for installed renewable electricity-generating capacity?
Central America ranks 14th and Portugal ranks 15th of 30 groups.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity (watts per capita). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity (watts per capita)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
256 places, 6,400 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed