Renewable electricity-generating capacity per country
This project presents a comprehensive data visualization of renewable electricity-generating capacity for the 20 most populous countries in 2022. Using data from sources such as Our World in Data and the World Bank, I conducted an in-depth analysis to compare total renewable capacity (kWh per country) and per capita capacity (Watts per person) from 2000 to 2022, through tools like Excel, RAWGraphs, and Illustrator. I transformed the analyzed data into clear, visual insights.
The project also contextualizes these indicators by considering the population sizes in 2023, offering a nuanced understanding of the relationship between population and renewable energy capacity.
The visualization reveals significant disparities in renewable electricity-generating capacity among the 20 most populous countries. Countries with smaller populations, such as Canada and Sweden, show higher per capita renewable capacity, highlighting their advanced infrastructure and commitment to sustainable energy. On the other hand, highly populated nations like India and China, while leading in total renewable capacity due to their sheer size, exhibit lower per capita figures, suggesting that rapid population growth can limit the impact of renewable investments on a per-person basis.
The comparison underscores the complex relationship between population size and renewable energy development and highlights the need for strategies that balance both scale and individual access to clean energy.