Primary energy consumption in China 1980-2023

Published by C. Textor, Mar 12, 2025

China's primary energy consumption amounted to some 170.7 exajoules in 2023, an increase of around 6.5 percent in comparison to the previous year. Between 2000 and 2023, consumption of primary energy in the East Asian country grew by nearly 130 exajoules, reaching a peak in the latter year.

Primary energy consumption in China from 1980 to 2023 (in exajoules)

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June 2024

Region

China

Survey time period

1980 to 2023

Supplementary notes

Figures refer to commercially traded fuels, including modern renewables used to generate electricity.

Values have been rounded.

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