Iceland vs Sweden: Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita
Iceland
7,486
in 2024
Sweden
3,994
in 2024
Iceland rank
1st
Sweden rank
3rd
Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita over time
- Iceland
- Sweden
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 7,486 against 3,994 in Sweden, a difference of 3,492.
That makes Iceland's figure about 1.9 times Sweden's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.
Iceland ranks 1st and Sweden ranks 3rd of 221 countries.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,563 | 2,182 | 3,381 | Iceland |
| 2010s | 7,984 | 2,690 | 5,294 | Iceland |
| 2020s | 7,643 | 3,558 | 4,085 | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher renewable electricity generating capacity per capita, Iceland or Sweden?
- Iceland, at 7,486 against 3,994 in Sweden as of 2024.
- What is the difference in renewable electricity generating capacity per capita between Iceland and Sweden?
- 3,492, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Sweden?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Iceland and Sweden rank globally for renewable electricity generating capacity per capita?
- Iceland ranks 1st and Sweden ranks 3rd of 221 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.