Electricity Generation: China vs World 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
Electricity generation comparison between China and the rest of the world (2000-2025). China generates 30%+ of global electricity, powering the world's largest energy consumer.
Quick Answer
China generated 10,100 TWh of electricity in 2025, 32.4% of global output. From just 8.8% in 2000, China became the world's largest electricity producer in 25 years. China powers nearly one-third of global electricity. Data from IEA and Ember covers 2000-2025.
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Electricity Generation: China vs World
Data Table
26 data points| Year | China | World total | World minus china | China share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1356 | 15387 | 14031 | 8.8 |
| 2001 | 1488 | 15649 | 14161 | 9.5 |
| 2002 | 1654 | 16116 | 14462 | 10.3 |
| 2003 | 1911 | 16824 | 14913 | 11.4 |
| 2004 | 2203 | 17646 | 15443 | 12.5 |
| 2005 | 2500 | 18397 | 15897 | 13.6 |
| 2006 | 2860 | 19149 | 16289 | 14.9 |
| 2007 | 3282 | 19986 | 16704 | 16.4 |
| 2008 | 3503 | 20399 | 16896 | 17.2 |
| 2009 | 3715 | 20373 | 16658 | 18.2 |
| 2010 | 4228 | 21513 | 17285 | 19.7 |
| 2011 | 4713 | 22224 | 17511 | 21.2 |
| 2012 | 4988 | 22884 | 17896 | 21.8 |
| 2013 | 5432 | 23593 | 18161 | 23.0 |
| 2014 | 5649 | 23927 | 18278 | 23.6 |
| 2015 | 5815 | 24242 | 18427 | 24.0 |
| 2016 | 6143 | 24853 | 18710 | 24.7 |
| 2017 | 6495 | 25611 | 19116 | 25.4 |
| 2018 | 7123 | 26677 | 19554 | 26.7 |
| 2019 | 7503 | 27104 | 19601 | 27.7 |
| 2020 | 7779 | 26823 | 19044 | 29.0 |
| 2021 | 8534 | 28284 | 19750 | 30.2 |
| 2022 | 8859 | 29003 | 20144 | 30.5 |
| 2023 | 9456 | 29892 | 20436 | 31.6 |
| 2024 | 9800 | 30500 | 20700 | 32.1 |
| 2025 | 10100 | 31200 | 21100 | 32.4 |
About This Dataset
Electricity generation comparison between China and the rest of the world (2000-2025). China generates 30%+ of global electricity, powering the world's largest energy consumer.
The latest row (2025) reports China: 10,100 TWh and world total: 31,200 TWh. The dataset spans 26 data points from 2000 to 2025, updated yearly.
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China Data Portal (2026). Electricity Generation: China vs World. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/electricity-generation-china-vs-world/
Primary Source:
IEA, Ember Global Electricity Review
Last Updated:
2026-07-10T13:44:28.756Z
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What is China's Electricity Generation: China vs World in 2025?
The latest row (2025) reports China: 10,100 TWh and world total: 31,200 TWh. This dataset includes 26 data points covering 2000 to 2025.
Where can I download Electricity Generation: China vs World data?
You can download Electricity Generation: China vs World data from China Data Portal via our free API at https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/electricity-generation-china-vs-world. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
What is the data range for Electricity Generation: China vs World?
The Electricity Generation: China vs World dataset covers 2000 to 2025, with 26 data points. Data source: IEA, Ember Global Electricity Review.