Estimated drivers of change in electricity demand in China, 2015-2030

Last updated 13 Feb 2026

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IEA analysis based on data from IEA World Energy Balances (2025), National Bureau of Statistics of China (2025).

Notes

Buildings corresponds to residential and commercial sectors.

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