China: Hydroelectricity generation, percent

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 China

Hydroelectricity generation, percent

 Latest value 13.69
 Year 2023
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1980 - 2023
 Average 18.40
 Min - Max 13.69 - 25.56
 Source The Global Economy, U.S. EIA
The latest value from 2023 is 13.69 percent, a decline from 15.37 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 25.94 percent, based on data from 185 countries. Historically, the average for China from 1980 to 2023 is 18.4 percent. The minimum value, 13.69 percent, was reached in 2023 while the maximum of 25.56 percent was recorded in 1983. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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China - Hydroelectricity generation, percent - Recent values chart

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China - Hydroelectricity generation, percent - historical chart - 1980-2023




Definition: Hydroelectricity generation as percent of the total electricity generation.

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