In 2023, the United States led global electricity generation at 4.2739 million GWh, marking a 0.17% year-on-year increase. South Korea followed with 0.60319 million GWh, up by 1.25%. Italy, generating 0.2854 million GWh, experienced a 0.39% increase, while Sweden at 0.16957 million GWh saw a 1.21% rise. Chile’s generation grew by 2.24% to reach 0.08923 million GWh, the highest percentage increase among the listed countries. Belgium’s growth stood at 4.1%, producing 0.08801 million GWh. Romania and Moldova, however, saw declines of 1.2% and 0.16% respectively, with Romania generating 0.05665 million GWh and Moldova 0.00497 million GWh. New Zealand, Ireland, and Cyprus demonstrated modest increases in their electricity generation figures.
Future trends to watch for include the growing role of renewable energy sources, advancements in energy storage technologies, and the impact of governmental policies on energy transitions. The emphasis on sustainability and reduction of carbon footprints will likely influence electricity generation patterns globally.
Top countries in Total Electricity Generation by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 4,273,900 | 2023 | +0.4% | +0.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Korea | 603,190 | 2023 | +1.59% | +1.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 285,400 | 2023 | +0.19% | +0.39% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 169,570 | 2023 | +0.77% | +1.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Chile | 89,230 | 2023 | +2.03% | +2.24% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 88,010 | 2023 | +0.76% | +4.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 56,650 | 2023 | -0.059% | -1.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 New Zealand | 44,170 | 2023 | +0.4% | +0.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 31,970 | 2023 | +1.19% | +1.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Cyprus | 5,130 | 2023 | +1.08% | +1.21% | View data |