Africa vs China: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time
- Africa
- China
How they compare
China currently reports 5.71 million against 0 in Africa, a difference of 5.71 million.
Across all 23 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
Africa ranks 1st and China ranks 1st of 21 groups.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa | China | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 422,897 | 1.99 million | 1.57 million | China |
| 2010s | 592,200 | 4.29 million | 3.69 million | China |
| 2020s | 647,305 | 5.51 million | 4.87 million | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Africa or China?
- China, at 5.71 million against 0 in Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Africa and China?
- 5.71 million, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and China?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Africa and China rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- Africa ranks 1st and China ranks 1st of 21 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This dataset provides information on electricity generation and installed capacity, categorized by energy type (renewable and non-renewable) and five technology types (Fossil fuels, Hydropower, Solar energy, Wind energy, and Bioenergy). The data has been sourced from the International Renewable Energy Agency (https://pxweb.irena.org/pxweb/en/IRENASTAT). The indicators on energy transition have been formulated to help users understand the progress in the adoption of renewable energy sources vis-à-vis the increasing energy requirements.