Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt in G7

G7: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt was 1.15 million in 2023. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2023)
1.15 million
Change on year
down 0.6%
Rank
6th
of 23 groups
All-time high
1.25 million
in 2011
All-time low
1.04 million
in 2001
Years of data
24
2000–2023

Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt in G7, 2000–2023

0500.0k1.0M1.5M2000201120232000: 1.0M2001: 1.0M2002: 1.1M2003: 1.2M2004: 1.2M2005: 1.2M2006: 1.2M2007: 1.2M2008: 1.2M2009: 1.2M2010: 1.2M2011: 1.3M2012: 1.3M2013: 1.2M2014: 1.2M2015: 1.2M2016: 1.2M2017: 1.2M2018: 1.2M2019: 1.2M2020: 1.2M2021: 1.2M2022: 1.2M2023: 1.1M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for electricity installed capacity, megawatt in G7 is 1.15 million, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 7.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, electricity installed capacity, megawatt in G7 peaked at 1.25 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1.04 million, in 2001.

That places G7 6th out of 23 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.16 million 1.04 million 1.23 million 10
2010s 1.22 million 1.17 million 1.25 million 10
2020s 1.16 million 1.15 million 1.16 million 4

Countries ranked near G7

  1. 3 India 311,923 compare
  2. 4 Russian Federation 185,801 compare
  3. 5 Advanced economies 1.46 million compare
  4. 5 Japan 184,843 compare
  5. 6 Korea 90,057 compare
  6. 7 Germany 88,934 compare
  7. 8 Saudi Arabia 88,690 compare
  8. 9 Iran, Islamic Republic of 78,737 compare

See the full ranking of 247 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is electricity installed capacity, megawatt in G7?
Electricity installed capacity, megawatt in G7 was 1.15 million in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest electricity installed capacity, megawatt recorded in G7?
The highest recorded value was 1.25 million in 2011.
What is the lowest electricity installed capacity, megawatt recorded in G7?
The lowest recorded value was 1.04 million in 2001.
How does G7 rank for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
G7 ranks 6th out of 23 groups with data for 2023.
Is electricity installed capacity, megawatt rising or falling in G7?
Over the last ten years it is down 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this G7 data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt (Fossil fuels). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt (Fossil fuels)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
247 places, 5,868 data points, 2000–2023
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