China's electrification rate reaches 29.5% in 2025, set to lead major economies by 2030
The China Electricity Council released its annual electrification report on September 22, showing China's electrification rate reached 29.5% in 2025, up 1.4 percentage points year-on-year, surpassing major Western economies. Electricity now accounts for 3.1 percentage points more of final energy consumption than coal. China has contributed over 80% to global electrification growth since 2015. The report projects the rate will reach 35% by 2030, ranking first among major economies.
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Report: China's Electrification Rate Expected to Reach About 34% by 2029
A report titled 'China Electrification Annual Development Report 2026', compiled by the China Electricity Council and released at the 2026 New Power System Development Forum in Chongli, Hebei, states that China has been the main driver of global electrification, contributing over 80% to the world's electrification rate increase since 2015. In 2025, China's electrification rate was about 29.5%, up 1.4 percentage points year-on-year, supported by high-end manufacturing, new energy vehicles, and the computing industry. All provinces saw positive growth, with Guangdong exceeding 40% and Qinghai, Zhejiang, Yunnan, and Jiangsu above 35%. Multi-scenario forecasts predict the national electrification rate will reach 33.5%-34.4% by 2029. The report also projects that over the next decade, China's low-carbon electrification rate will increase by about 13 percentage points, 30% higher than the overall electrification rate increase. It warns that achieving faster global electrification growth by 2035 will require greater efforts in clean energy transition and financing.
Read sourceChina Leads Global Electrification Drive, Contributing Over 80% Since 2015, Report Says
According to the 'China Electrification Annual Development Report 2026' released by the China Electricity Council on September 22, 2026, China's electrification rate reached approximately 29.5% in 2025, up 1.4 percentage points from the previous year and surpassing major developed Western economies. The report states that China has been the main driver of global electrification, contributing over 80% to the world's electrification rate increase since 2015. Regional disparities persist, with the eastern region at 30.9%, the central region at 27.2%, the western region at 30.4%, and the northeast at 17.2%. The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area leads at 41.1%. In the industrial sector, high-tech and equipment manufacturing reached 68.0% electrification. The report forecasts that China's electrification rate will exceed 34% by 2029, maintaining its roughly 80% contribution to global growth. It also warns that achieving higher global electrification targets by 2035 will require significant international effort amid energy market volatility.
Read sourceChina's Electrification Rate to Top Major Economies by 2030, Industry Report Says
According to an annual electrification development report released by the China Electricity Council on September 22, China's electrification rate has exceeded 29% and is projected to rank first among the world's major economies by 2030. The report states that in 2025, China's electrification rate was approximately 29.5%, an increase of 1.4 percentage points from the previous year, placing it among the global leaders. China has become the main driver of global electrification, contributing over 80% to the growth of the world's electrification rate since 2015. The forecast is attributed to the China Electricity Council and is based on current trends and data.
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China's Electrification Rate to Lead Major Economies by 2030, Industry Report Says
A report from the China Electricity Council (CEC), released on September 22, indicates that China's electrification rate will reach 35% by 2030, making it the highest among the world's major economies. The CEC's annual electrification development report states that China's current electrification rate has exceeded 29%, reaching approximately 29.5% in 2025, a 1.4 percentage point increase from the previous year. China has been the primary driver of global electrification, contributing over 80% to the global increase since 2015. Regional data shows the electrification rate in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, the Yangtze River Delta, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle at about 23.0%, 34.6%, 41.1%, and 30.2% respectively, all showing year-on-year growth. The report notes that electricity now accounts for 3.1 percentage points more of China's final energy consumption than coal, reflecting both enhanced power supply capacity and accelerated green energy transition. CEC Executive Vice Chairman Yang Kun forecasts that during the '15th Five-Year Plan' period (2026-2030), steady growth in industrial, agricultural, and rural residential electrification, combined with faster growth in building and transportation sectors, will drive the national rate to 35% by 2030.
Read sourceChina's Electrification Rate to Top Major Economies by 2030, Report Says
According to an annual electrification development report released by the China Electricity Council on September 22, China's electrification rate is projected to reach 35% by 2030, ranking first among the world's major economies. The report states that China's current electrification rate stands at approximately 29.5% in 2025, up 1.4 percentage points from the previous year, placing it among the global leaders. Since 2015, China has contributed over 80% to the global increase in electrification rate. Regional data shows the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region at about 23.0%, the Yangtze River Delta at 34.6%, the Greater Bay Area at 41.1%, and the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle at 30.2%, all showing year-on-year increases. All Chinese provinces recorded positive growth. The report notes that electricity now accounts for 3.1 percentage points more of final energy consumption than coal, reflecting enhanced power supply capacity and accelerated green energy transition. China Electricity Council Executive Vice President Yang Kun forecasts that during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), industrial, agricultural, and rural residential electrification will grow steadily, while building and transportation sectors will accelerate, driving the national rate to 35% by 2030.
Read sourceChina's Electrification Rate to Lead Major Economies by 2030, Report Says
According to a report released by the China Electricity Council on September 22, China's electrification rate has surpassed 29% and is projected to rank first among the world's major economies by 2030. The latest data shows that in 2025, China's electrification rate is approximately 29.5%, an increase of 1.4 percentage points from the previous year, placing it among the global leaders. The report also states that China has become the main driving force of global electrification, contributing over 80% to the increase in the world's electrification rate since 2015. The forecast is attributed to the China Electricity Council's annual electrification development report.
Read sourceChina's Electrification Rate Reaches 29.5% in 2025, Surpassing Major Western Economies
On September 22, the China Electricity Council released a report showing that China's electrification rate reached approximately 29.5% in 2025, an increase of 1.4 percentage points from the previous year. The electrification rate, which measures electricity's share of final energy consumption, has now surpassed that of major European and American economies. The report attributes this growth to China's expanding power supply capacity and accelerated green energy transition. Key drivers include the development of computing infrastructure, artificial intelligence, new energy vehicles, and smart home appliances, all of which rely primarily on electricity. China has become the main driver of global electrification, contributing over 80% of the world's electrification rate increase since 2015.
Read sourceChina Electrification Report 2026: China Becomes Main Driver of Global Electrification Process
On September 22, the China Electricity Council released the 'China Electrification Annual Development Report 2026' at the 2026 New Power System Development (Chongli) Forum. The report states that in 2025, China's electrification rate reached approximately 29.5%, up 1.4 percentage points from the previous year, surpassing major developed economies in Europe and America. Electricity became the largest terminal energy source in China, accounting for 3.1 percentage points more than coal. China has been the main driver of global electrification since 2015, contributing over 80% to the world's electrification rate increase. Regionally, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area led with 41.1%, while the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle surpassed 30% for the first time. The report forecasts that by 2029, China's national electrification rate will exceed 34%, maintaining its contribution to global growth at around 80%. It also notes that achieving higher global electrification targets by 2035 will require international cooperation and increased clean energy investment, especially amid recent international energy market volatility.