South America vs Switzerland: Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity
South America
718.17
in 2024
Switzerland
2,710
in 2024
South America rank
10th
Switzerland rank
8th
Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity over time
- South America
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 2,710 against 718.17 in South America, a difference of 1,992.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 3.8 times South America's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
South America ranks 10th and Switzerland ranks 8th of 30 groups.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South America | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 358.28 | 1,789 | 1,430 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 451.56 | 1,870 | 1,419 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 626.75 | 2,382 | 1,755 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher installed renewable electricity-generating capacity, South America or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 2,710 against 718.17 in South America as of 2024.
- What is the difference in installed renewable electricity-generating capacity between South America and Switzerland?
- 1,992, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South America and Switzerland?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do South America and Switzerland rank globally for installed renewable electricity-generating capacity?
- South America ranks 10th and Switzerland ranks 8th 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.