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Energy around the world

The latest figures for 4 indicators in the world, how the countries compare, and the source of each figure.

Figures last updated on 2026-10-11.

Net electricity generation

Of 210 countries in 2024, China had the highest net electricity generation (10,161.5 TWh) and Antarctica and Western Sahara the lowest (0 TWh).

Highest, 202410,161.5 TWhChina
Lowest, 20240 TWhAntarctica and Western Sahara
China: 10,161.5 TWhChina10,161.5United States: 4,392.6 TWhUnited States4,392.6India: 2,051.8 TWhIndia2,051.8Russia: 1,160.2 TWhRussia1,160.2Japan: 907 TWhJapan907Brazil: 737.1 TWhBrazil737.1Canada: 611.3 TWhCanada611.3South Korea: 577.8 TWhSouth Korea577.8France: 537.2 TWhFrance537.2Germany: 490.2 TWhGermany490.2
Top 10 countries, 2024. TWh. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Highest and lowest countries

Full ranking of countries. Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration, International Energy Statistics: electricity net generation, billion kilowatt hours (series INTL.2-12-BKWH.A).

Electricity consumption

Of 212 countries in 2024, China had the highest electricity consumption (9,793.7 TWh) and Antarctica and Western Sahara the lowest (0 TWh).

Highest, 20249,793.7 TWhChina
Lowest, 20240 TWhAntarctica and Western Sahara
China: 9,793.7 TWhChina9,793.7United States: 4,194.3 TWhUnited States4,194.3India: 1,757.6 TWhIndia1,757.6Russia: 1,045.2 TWhRussia1,045.2Japan: 858.6 TWhJapan858.6Brazil: 636.2 TWhBrazil636.2Canada: 573.2 TWhCanada573.2South Korea: 557.8 TWhSouth Korea557.8Germany: 490.4 TWhGermany490.4France: 409.7 TWhFrance409.7
Top 10 countries, 2024. TWh. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Highest and lowest countries

Full ranking of countries. Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration, International Energy Statistics: electricity net consumption, billion kilowatt hours (series INTL.2-2-BKWH.A).

Primary energy consumption

Of 217 countries in 2024, China had the highest primary energy consumption (170.579 quadrillion Btu) and French Guiana, Guadeloupe and 4 others the lowest (0 quadrillion Btu).

Highest, 2024170.579 quadrillion BtuChina
Lowest, 20240 quadrillion BtuFrench Guiana and 5 others
China: 170.579 quadrillion BtuChina170.579United States: 94.556 quadrillion BtuUnited States94.556India: 37.49 quadrillion BtuIndia37.49Russia: 34.284 quadrillion BtuRussia34.284Japan: 15.664 quadrillion BtuJapan15.664Iran: 13.96 quadrillion BtuIran13.96Canada: 12.679 quadrillion BtuCanada12.679South Korea: 12.416 quadrillion BtuSouth Korea12.416Saudi Arabia: 11.875 quadrillion BtuSaudi Arabia11.875Indonesia: 11.377 quadrillion BtuIndonesia11.377
Top 10 countries, 2024. quadrillion Btu. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Highest and lowest countries

Full ranking of countries. Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration, International Energy Statistics: total energy consumption, quadrillion Btu (series INTL.44-2-QBTU.A).

Primary energy production

Of 217 countries in 2024, China had the highest primary energy production (130.757 quadrillion Btu) and Antarctica, the Comoros and 12 others the lowest (0 quadrillion Btu).

Highest, 2024130.757 quadrillion BtuChina
Lowest, 20240 quadrillion BtuAntarctica and 13 others
China: 130.757 quadrillion BtuChina130.757United States: 103.548 quadrillion BtuUnited States103.548Russia: 60.256 quadrillion BtuRussia60.256Saudi Arabia: 26.946 quadrillion BtuSaudi Arabia26.946Canada: 22.64 quadrillion BtuCanada22.64India: 22.349 quadrillion BtuIndia22.349Indonesia: 20.212 quadrillion BtuIndonesia20.212Iran: 20.184 quadrillion BtuIran20.184Australia: 17.847 quadrillion BtuAustralia17.847Brazil: 12.013 quadrillion BtuBrazil12.013
Top 10 countries, 2024. quadrillion Btu. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Highest and lowest countries

Full ranking of countries. Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration, International Energy Statistics: total energy production, quadrillion Btu (series INTL.44-1-QBTU.A).

Sources and citations

Each figure comes from the table cited here. Cite the publisher; these citations include any notice the publisher requires.

  1. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. International Energy Statistics: electricity net generation, billion kilowatt hours (series INTL.2-12-BKWH.A). Retrieved through Data Commons (datacommons.org). https://www.eia.gov/international/data/world. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Retrieved through Data Commons (https://datacommons.org).
  2. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. International Energy Statistics: electricity net consumption, billion kilowatt hours (series INTL.2-2-BKWH.A). Retrieved through Data Commons (datacommons.org). https://www.eia.gov/international/data/world. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Retrieved through Data Commons (https://datacommons.org).
  3. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. International Energy Statistics: total energy consumption, quadrillion Btu (series INTL.44-2-QBTU.A). Retrieved through Data Commons (datacommons.org). https://www.eia.gov/international/data/world. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Retrieved through Data Commons (https://datacommons.org).
  4. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. International Energy Statistics: total energy production, quadrillion Btu (series INTL.44-1-QBTU.A). Retrieved through Data Commons (datacommons.org). https://www.eia.gov/international/data/world. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Retrieved through Data Commons (https://datacommons.org).

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