China: Fossil fuels electricity generation
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| China |
Fossil fuels electricity generation, billion kilowatthours |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 6,248.40 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Measure | billion kilowatthours |
| Data availability | 1980 - 2024 |
| Average | 2,264.82 |
| Min - Max | 227.86 - 6,248.40 |
| Source | The U.S. Energy Information Administration |
The latest value from 2024 is 6248.4 billion kilowatthours, an increase from 6148.95 billion kilowatthours in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 94.79 billion kilowatthours, based on data from 190 countries. Historically, the average for China from 1980 to 2024 is 2264.82 billion kilowatthours. The minimum value, 227.86 billion kilowatthours, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 6248.4 billion kilowatthours was recorded in 2024.
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Definition: Billion kilowatthours of electricity generated from fossil fuels including oil, coal, and natural gas.
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