⚡ Energy
Energy production and consumption
Coal Consumption: China vs World
Coal consumption comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China consumes 50%+ of global coal, making it the world's largest coal consumer.
Electricity Generation: China vs World
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.
Solar Capacity: China vs World
Solar PV installed capacity comparison between China and the rest of the world (2010-2025). China leads global solar deployment with 36%+ of world capacity.
Wind Capacity: China vs World
Wind power installed capacity comparison between China and the rest of the world (2010-2025). China leads global wind energy with 40%+ of world capacity.
Energy Consumption by Source
China energy consumption breakdown by source: coal, oil, natural gas, hydro, nuclear, wind, solar. Shows transition from coal dominance to cleaner energy mix.
Hydroelectric Power: China vs World
Hydroelectric power generation comparison. China generates 28%+ of global hydro power.
Nuclear Power Capacity: China vs World
Nuclear power capacity comparison. China has 15%+ of global nuclear capacity.
Solar Water Heaters: China vs World
Solar water heater capacity comparison. China has 70%+ of global capacity.
Total Energy Consumption
Total energy consumption (10,000 tons of standard coal)
Renewable Energy Capacity
Renewable Energy Capacity from China. Yearly data from National Energy Administration. Historical trends, analysis and free CSV download at chinadata.live.
Solar Power Capacity: China vs USA
Comparison of solar power installed capacity between China and USA
Wind Power Capacity: China vs USA
Comparison of wind power installed capacity between China and USA