China vs Russia: Fossil fuel consumption by type
China
9,401
in 2025
Russia
1,994
in 2025
China rank
2nd
Russia rank
4th
Fossil fuel consumption by type over time
- China
- Russia
How they compare
China currently reports 9,401 against 1,994 in Russia, a difference of 7,407.
That makes China's figure about 4.7 times Russia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1985 it was Russia ahead.
China ranks 2nd and Russia ranks 4th of 79 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, China averaged higher in 3 and Russia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Russia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,149 | 2,981 | 1,832 | Russia |
| 1990s | 1,830 | 2,084 | 254.34 | Russia |
| 2000s | 3,648 | 1,521 | 2,126 | China |
| 2010s | 6,422 | 1,799 | 4,623 | China |
| 2020s | 8,662 | 1,954 | 6,708 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fossil fuel consumption by type, China or Russia?
- China, at 9,401 against 1,994 in Russia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in fossil fuel consumption by type between China and Russia?
- 7,407, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Russia?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2025.
- How do China and Russia rank globally for fossil fuel consumption by type?
- China ranks 2nd and Russia ranks 4th of 79 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Fossil fuel consumption by type. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.