China vs Eastern Asia: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time
- China
- Eastern Asia
How they compare
China currently reports 5.71 million against 0 in Eastern Asia, a difference of 5.71 million.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Eastern Asia has been ahead every year.
China ranks 1st and Eastern Asia ranks 1st of 224 countries.
Eastern Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Eastern Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.99 million | 3.11 million | 1.12 million | Eastern Asia |
| 2010s | 4.29 million | 5.77 million | 1.49 million | Eastern Asia |
| 2020s | 5.51 million | 6.92 million | 1.40 million | Eastern Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, China or Eastern Asia?
- China, at 5.71 million against 0 in Eastern Asia as of 2022.
- What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between China and Eastern Asia?
- 5.71 million, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Eastern Asia?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do China and Eastern Asia rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- China ranks 1st and Eastern Asia ranks 1st of 224 countries.
- 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.