Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in China
China: Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate was 0.8053 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.8053 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 50.2%
World rank
131st
of 218 countries
All-time high
28.95 % change on previous year
in 1970
All-time low
-9.92 % change on previous year
in 1967
Years of data
60
1966–2025
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in China, 1966–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
China recorded 0.8053 % change on previous year for fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 50.2% on the previous year and up 352.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in China peaked at 28.95 % change on previous year in 1970 and was at its lowest, -9.92 % change on previous year, in 1967.
China ranks 131st of 218 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in China, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 8.97 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | -9.92 % change on previous year | -210.6% |
| 1968 | 0.3685 % change on previous year | -103.7% |
| 1969 | 22.59 % change on previous year | +6030.4% |
| 1970 | 28.95 % change on previous year | +28.1% |
| 1971 | 18.49 % change on previous year | -36.1% |
| 1972 | 7.64 % change on previous year | -58.7% |
| 1973 | 5.36 % change on previous year | -29.8% |
| 1974 | 2.78 % change on previous year | -48.2% |
| 1975 | 12.26 % change on previous year | +341.3% |
| 1976 | 5.42 % change on previous year | -55.8% |
| 1977 | 9.2 % change on previous year | +69.7% |
| 1978 | 10.16 % change on previous year | +10.4% |
| 1979 | 2.75 % change on previous year | -72.9% |
| 1980 | 0.586 % change on previous year | -78.7% |
| 1981 | -1.83 % change on previous year | -412.5% |
| 1982 | 4.09 % change on previous year | -323.1% |
| 1983 | 6 % change on previous year | +46.8% |
| 1984 | 7.66 % change on previous year | +27.7% |
| 1985 | 8.27 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 1986 | 4.89 % change on previous year | -40.9% |
| 1987 | 7.95 % change on previous year | +62.6% |
| 1988 | 7.36 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 1989 | 4.79 % change on previous year | -35.0% |
| 1990 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -78.5% |
| 1991 | 5.36 % change on previous year | +421.4% |
| 1992 | 5.24 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 1993 | 7.35 % change on previous year | +40.2% |
| 1994 | 5.62 % change on previous year | -23.5% |
| 1995 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -56.6% |
| 1996 | 5.8 % change on previous year | +137.5% |
| 1997 | 0.4425 % change on previous year | -92.4% |
| 1998 | 0.1169 % change on previous year | -73.6% |
| 1999 | 3.76 % change on previous year | +3114.4% |
| 2000 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -17.7% |
| 2001 | 4.6 % change on previous year | +48.9% |
| 2002 | 9.16 % change on previous year | +98.9% |
| 2003 | 17.4 % change on previous year | +90.0% |
| 2004 | 16.64 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 13.73 % change on previous year | -17.5% |
| 2006 | 9.64 % change on previous year | -29.8% |
| 2007 | 8.49 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2008 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -75.1% |
| 2009 | 4.78 % change on previous year | +126.4% |
| 2010 | 6.2 % change on previous year | +29.8% |
| 2011 | 8.42 % change on previous year | +35.7% |
| 2012 | 2.42 % change on previous year | -71.2% |
| 2013 | 3.19 % change on previous year | +31.6% |
| 2014 | 0.9909 % change on previous year | -68.9% |
| 2015 | 0.1781 % change on previous year | -82.0% |
| 2016 | -0.9454 % change on previous year | -630.9% |
| 2017 | 3 % change on previous year | -417.1% |
| 2018 | 3.84 % change on previous year | +28.0% |
| 2019 | 2.54 % change on previous year | -33.9% |
| 2020 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -16.7% |
| 2021 | 4.82 % change on previous year | +128.1% |
| 2022 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -77.0% |
| 2023 | 6.05 % change on previous year | +445.5% |
| 2024 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -73.3% |
| 2025 | 0.8053 % change on previous year | -50.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.5 % change on previous year | -9.92 % change on previous year | 22.59 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1970s | 10.3 % change on previous year | 2.75 % change on previous year | 28.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.98 % change on previous year | -1.83 % change on previous year | 8.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.72 % change on previous year | 0.1169 % change on previous year | 7.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.96 % change on previous year | 2.11 % change on previous year | 17.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.98 % change on previous year | -0.9454 % change on previous year | 8.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.75 % change on previous year | 0.8053 % change on previous year | 6.05 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near China
- 128 Austria 0.9007 % change on previous year compare
- 129 Iran, Islamic Republic of 0.8779 % change on previous year compare
- 130 Aruba 0.8107 % change on previous year compare
- 132 Slovakia 0.7673 % change on previous year compare
- 133 Syrian Arab Republic 0.7348 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Tunisia 0.6458 % change on previous year compare
More energy & mining data for China
- Fuel imports 20.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 15.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.5% (2024)
- Gas production 2,641 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,865 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 2,641 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,865 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in China?
- Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in China was 0.8053 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 28.95 % change on previous year in 1970.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.92 % change on previous year in 1967.
- How does China rank for fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate?
- China ranks 131st out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 352.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Fossil fuel consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Fossil fuel consumption Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Fossil fuel consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.