China's Energy Needs Keep on Rising ⚡

What We’re Showing

Electricity demand in selected regions between 1991-2025F, in terawatt-hours (TWh) according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Key Takeaways

• Beginning in the 1990s, rapid industrialization in China led to increased electricity demand for factories and infrastructure.
• Mass migration to cities and improved living conditions is pushing demand even higher.

The Impact of Urbanization

According to estimates by China's national statistics department, a 1% increase in the urbanization rate increases total energy consumption by at least 60 million tons of coal.

It's also been determined that urban households consume 50% more energy than rural households per capita.