Countries by Total Electricity Consumption 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by total annual electricity consumption in 2024, measured in terawatt-hours (TWh) according to IEA World Energy Outlook data. China is by far the world's largest electricity consumer, accounting for over one-quarter of global electricity consumption — more than the entire OECD region combined.

✨ AI Insight

China's dominance in electricity consumption is striking, accounting for nearly 25% of global usage, far surpassing the United States, which ranks second with 4,200 TWh. The gap between these two leaders and the rest is significant; India, in third place, consumes only 1,780 TWh, highlighting the vast difference in energy demands among these nations. Factors contributing to China's high consumption include its rapid industrialization and urbanization, alongside a growing population. Meanwhile, Japan and Russia, with consumptions of 980 TWh and 1,030 TWh respectively, reflect a more stable demand, potentially influenced by their mature economies and energy efficiency measures. This data suggests a continued trend of increasing energy consumption in developing nations as they industrialize further.

Source: International Energy Agency

Key Findings

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China leads with 9,300 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 2,379 · median: 1,005.

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Gap in 2024: China is 17.5× larger than Germany.