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China's Power Consumption Hits Record 10.4 Trillion kWh

1/18/2026

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In 2025, China's electricity consumption reached a record 10.4 trillion kilowatt-hours, surpassing the United States and the combined EU, Russia, India, and Japan, per the National Energy Administration.
The 5% rise accompanied growth in the tertiary sector, which rose 8.2% to 1.99 trillion kilowatt-hours due to electric vehicle charging and IT services.
Residential consumption reached 1.59 trillion kilowatt-hours, up 6.3%, driven by heatwaves in Henan and Hubei.

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Story summary

In 2025, China's electricity consumption reached a record 10.4 trillion kilowatt-hours, surpassing the United States and the combined EU, Russia, India, and Japan, per the National Energy Administration.
The 5% rise accompanied growth in the tertiary sector, which rose 8.2% to 1.99 trillion kilowatt-hours due to electric vehicle charging and IT services.
Residential consumption reached 1.59 trillion kilowatt-hours, up 6.3%, driven by heatwaves in Henan and Hubei.