China, Macao SAR Electricity from Fossil Fuels 2024: 69.23 % of electricity generation

China, Macao SAR's electricity from fossil fuels in 2024 is 69.23 % of electricity generation, up 3.8% from 2023. It ranks #87 of 195 countries.

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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
202469.23 % of electricity generation+2.56 % of electricity generation+3.85%
202366.67 % of electricity generation+7.48 % of electricity generation+12.64%
202259.18 % of electricity generation+1.18 % of electricity generation+2.04%
202158 % of electricity generation8.07 % of electricity generation-12.22%
202066.07 % of electricity generation7.74 % of electricity generation-10.48%
201973.81 % of electricity generation+1.5 % of electricity generation+2.08%
201872.31 % of electricity generation13.41 % of electricity generation-15.64%
201785.71 % of electricity generation+5.92 % of electricity generation+7.41%
201679.8 % of electricity generation+0.85 % of electricity generation+1.08%
201578.95 % of electricity generation+19.57 % of electricity generation+32.96%
201459.38 % of electricity generation+17.91 % of electricity generation+43.20%
201341.46 % of electricity generation17.47 % of electricity generation-29.64%
201258.93 % of electricity generation17.48 % of electricity generation-22.87%
201176.4 % of electricity generation5.08 % of electricity generation-6.23%
201081.48 % of electricity generation6.19 % of electricity generation-7.06%
200987.67 % of electricity generation+2.55 % of electricity generation+2.99%
200885.12 % of electricity generation3.69 % of electricity generation-4.16%
200788.82 % of electricity generation1 % of electricity generation-1.12%
200689.82 % of electricity generation2.3 % of electricity generation-2.49%
200592.12 % of electricity generation0.27 % of electricity generation-0.29%
200492.39 % of electricity generation+0.72 % of electricity generation+0.78%
200391.67 % of electricity generation4.22 % of electricity generation-4.40%
200295.88 % of electricity generation0.3 % of electricity generation-0.31%
200196.18 % of electricity generation3.82 % of electricity generation-3.82%
2000100 % of electricity generation——

Frequently Asked Questions About China, Macao SAR Electricity from Fossil Fuels

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

China, Macao SAR's electricity from fossil fuels is 69.23 % 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, Macao SAR's electricity from fossil fuels increasing or decreasing?▾

China, Macao SAR's electricity from fossil fuels rose by 3.8% from 2023 (66.67 % of electricity generation) to 2024 (69.23 % of electricity generation). Over the past decade (2014–2024) it rose by 16.6%.

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

In 2024, China, Macao SAR has the 87th highest electricity from fossil fuels out of 195 countries with data.

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

In 2000, China, Macao SAR's electricity from fossil fuels was 100 % of electricity generation. By 2024 it fell by 30.8%.

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