Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in China
China: Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables was 1.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in China, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in China stood at 1.1%.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and up 155.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in China peaked at 1.1% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
China ranks 24th of 79 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
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)
- Fuel exports 1.5% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 3.4% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 59.46 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in China?
- Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in China was 1.1% in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 1.1% in 2022.
- What is the lowest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does China rank for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables?
- China ranks 24th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 155.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of the total (direct) primary energy.