China vs G20: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

China
5.71 million
in 2022
G20
0
in 2023
China rank
1st
G20 rank
1st

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • China
  • G20
05.0M10.0M15.0M200020112023

How they compare

China currently reports 5.71 million against 0 in G20, a difference of 5.71 million.

Across all 23 years both countries report, G20 has been ahead every year.

China ranks 1st and G20 ranks 1st of 224 countries.

G20 has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade China G20 Difference Ahead
2000s 1.99 million 10.11 million 8.12 million G20
2010s 4.29 million 13.33 million 9.05 million G20
2020s 5.51 million 14.20 million 8.69 million G20

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, China or G20?
China, at 5.71 million against 0 in G20 as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between China and G20?
5.71 million, with China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and G20?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do China and G20 rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
China ranks 1st and G20 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

Indicator
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
247 places, 5,616 data points, 2000–2023
Last refreshed

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.