China vs G7: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

China
5.71 million
in 2022
G7
0
in 2023
China rank
1st
G7 rank
1st

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • China
  • G7
02.0M4.0M6.0M200020112023

How they compare

China currently reports 5.71 million against 0 in G7, a difference of 5.71 million.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was G7 ahead.

China ranks 1st and G7 ranks 1st of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and G7 in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade China G7 Difference Ahead
2000s 1.99 million 4.75 million 2.76 million G7
2010s 4.29 million 4.64 million 358,261 G7
2020s 5.51 million 4.09 million 1.42 million China

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, China or G7?
China, at 5.71 million against 0 in G7 as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between China and G7?
5.71 million, with China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and G7?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do China and G7 rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
China ranks 1st and G7 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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Indicator
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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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.