How does China rank globally on Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)?

In 2021, China ranked #90 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).

China: Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)

Name: China: Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
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In 2021, China's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 28.43.

That's up 1.1% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 34.01 . China ranks #90 globally out of 204 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #10 of 35.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EG.ELC.RNEW.ZS) • Data as of 2021

Trend (2002–2021)

2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak: 28.43; 2021
Trough: 15.04; 2003
1-year change: +1.1%
5-year change: +13.5%; +2.6% / yr
10-year change: +68.9%; +5.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
2021	28.4280
2020	28.1119
2019	26.8897
2018	25.8127
2017	25.0387
2016	25.0520
2015	23.8649
2014	22.0557
2013	20.1335
2012	20.0980

About Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)

Renewable electricity is the share of electrity generated by renewable power plants in total electricity generated by all types of plants.

Indicator code: EG.ELC.RNEW.ZS • Category: Energy

Frequently asked questions

What was China's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) in 2021?: In 2021, China's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 28.43, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is China's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) rising or falling?: China's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) rose 1.1% from 2020 to 2021.
How does China rank globally on Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)?: In 2021, China ranked #90 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).
How does China's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) compare to the world average?: The global average for Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) in 2021 was 34.01, so China is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #10 of 35.
What is Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) and how is it measured?: Renewable electricity is the share of electrity generated by renewable power plants in total electricity generated by all types of plants.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EG.ELC.RNEW.ZS), CC BY 4.0.