Latin America and the Caribbean vs Switzerland: Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity
Latin America and the Caribbean
551.88
in 2024
Switzerland
2,710
in 2024
Latin America and the Caribbean rank
12th
Switzerland rank
8th
Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity over time
- Latin America and the Caribbean
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 2,710 against 551.88 in Latin America and the Caribbean, a difference of 2,158.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 4.9 times Latin America and the Caribbean's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 12th and Switzerland ranks 8th of 35 groups.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latin America and the Caribbean | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 272.03 | 1,789 | 1,517 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 345.9 | 1,870 | 1,524 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 488.22 | 2,382 | 1,893 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher installed renewable electricity-generating capacity, Latin America and the Caribbean or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 2,710 against 551.88 in Latin America and the Caribbean as of 2024.
- What is the difference in installed renewable electricity-generating capacity between Latin America and the Caribbean and Switzerland?
- 2,158, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America and the Caribbean and Switzerland?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Latin America and the Caribbean and Switzerland rank globally for installed renewable electricity-generating capacity?
- Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 12th and Switzerland ranks 8th of 35 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.