China, Hong Kong SAR Electricity from Fossil Fuels 2024: 98.96 % of electricity generation

China, Hong Kong SAR's electricity from fossil fuels in 2024 is 98.96 % of electricity generation, down 0.1% from 2023. It ranks #14 of 195 countries.

Electricity from fossil fuels measures energy generation trends. Compare countries, explore rankings, and analyze historical data with interactive maps.

Source (2024): Share of electricity from fossil fuels | Our World in Data

Historical Trend

Electricity from Fossil Fuels over time

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
202498.96 % of electricity generation0.09 % of electricity generation-0.09%
202399.05 % of electricity generation0.04 % of electricity generation-0.04%
202299.09 % of electricity generation0.2 % of electricity generation-0.20%
202199.28 % of electricity generation0.16 % of electricity generation-0.17%
202099.45 % of electricity generation0.12 % of electricity generation-0.12%
201999.57 % of electricity generation0.02 % of electricity generation-0.02%
201899.59 % of electricity generation0 % of electricity generation-0.00%
201799.59 % of electricity generation0.04 % of electricity generation-0.04%
201699.63 % of electricity generation0.18 % of electricity generation-0.18%
201599.82 % of electricity generation0.08 % of electricity generation-0.08%
201499.9 % of electricity generation+0 % of electricity generation+0.00%
201399.9 % of electricity generation+0 % of electricity generation+0.00%
201299.9 % of electricity generation0 % of electricity generation-0.00%
201199.9 % of electricity generation+0 % of electricity generation+0.00%
201099.9 % of electricity generation0.1 % of electricity generation-0.10%
2009100 % of electricity generation0 % of electricity generation0.00%
2008100 % of electricity generation0 % of electricity generation0.00%
2007100 % of electricity generation0 % of electricity generation0.00%
2006100 % of electricity generation0 % of electricity generation0.00%
2005100 % of electricity generation0 % of electricity generation0.00%
2004100 % of electricity generation0 % of electricity generation0.00%
2003100 % of electricity generation0 % of electricity generation0.00%
2002100 % of electricity generation0 % of electricity generation0.00%
2001100 % of electricity generation0 % of electricity generation0.00%
2000100 % of electricity generation——

Frequently Asked Questions About China, Hong Kong SAR Electricity from Fossil Fuels

What is China, Hong Kong SAR's electricity from fossil fuels in 2024?▾

China, Hong Kong SAR's electricity from fossil fuels is 98.96 % of electricity generation in 2024, according to Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels | Ember and other sources via Our World in Data.

Is China, Hong Kong SAR's electricity from fossil fuels increasing or decreasing?▾

China, Hong Kong SAR's electricity from fossil fuels fell by 0.1% from 2023 (99.05 % of electricity generation) to 2024 (98.96 % of electricity generation). Over the past decade (2014–2024) it fell by 0.9%.

How does China, Hong Kong SAR rank for electricity from fossil fuels?▾

In 2024, China, Hong Kong SAR has the 14th highest electricity from fossil fuels out of 195 countries with data.

What was China, Hong Kong SAR's electricity from fossil fuels in 2000?▾

In 2000, China, Hong Kong SAR's electricity from fossil fuels was 100 % of electricity generation. By 2024 it fell by 1.0%.

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