China’s 2025 electrification rate hits 29.5%, surpassing major Western economies
The China Electricity Council released its 2026 annual report on September 22, stating that China’s electrification rate reached approximately 29.5% in 2025, up 1.4 percentage points year-on-year and surpassing major developed economies in Europe and North America. Electricity has become China’s largest end-use energy source, exceeding coal by 3.1 percentage points. China has contributed over 80% to global electrification growth since 2015. The report forecasts the national rate will reach 35% by 2030.
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China's Electrification Rate Reaches 29.5% in 2025, Surpassing Major Developed Economies
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, an increase of 1.4 percentage points from the previous year and higher than major developed economies in Europe and America. Electricity has become the largest terminal energy source in China, accounting for 3.1 percentage points more of final energy consumption than coal, the second-largest source. 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 variations are noted, with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area leading at 41.1%. The report forecasts that China's electrification rate will exceed 34% by 2029, driven by steady growth in industry and agriculture and accelerated growth in buildings and transportation. It also predicts 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.
Read sourceChina's Electrification Rate Reaches About 29.5% in 2025, Report Says
According to a report by the China Electricity Council, China's electrification rate reached approximately 29.5% in 2025, an increase of 1.4 percentage points from the previous year. The electrification rate measures the share of electricity in final energy consumption, reflecting both power supply capacity and progress in green, low-carbon energy transition. The report highlights that industrial electrification reached about 28%, up 1.2 percentage points, with high-tech and equipment manufacturing sectors achieving an electrification rate of about 68% and consumer goods manufacturing at about 45.8%. Looking ahead, the report forecasts that electrification rates in industry, agriculture, and rural residential areas will grow steadily over the next three years, while construction and transportation sectors are expected to accelerate. The report projects that China's national electrification rate will reach 35% by 2030.
China's Electrification Rate Reaches About 29.5% in 2025, Report Says
A report by the China Electricity Council, cited by Xinhua News Agency on September 24, states 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 measures the share of electricity in final energy consumption, reflecting both power supply capacity and progress in green and low-carbon energy transition. The report notes that industrial electrification reached about 28%, up 1.2 percentage points, with high-tech and equipment manufacturing at 68% and consumer goods manufacturing at 45.8%. The report forecasts that over the next three years, electrification in industry, agriculture, and rural residential areas will grow steadily, while construction and transportation sectors are expected to accelerate, pushing the national electrification rate to 35% by 2030.
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China's Electrification Rate Reaches About 29.5% in 2025, Up 1.4 Percentage Points
According to the 'China Electric Power Development Annual Report 2026' released by the China Electricity Council, 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 the share of electricity in final energy consumption, reflects both the country's power supply capacity and the progress of its green and low-carbon energy transition. The report highlights that industrial electrification reached about 28% in 2025, up 1.2 percentage points, with high-tech and equipment manufacturing sectors achieving an electrification rate of approximately 68% (up 1.2 points) and consumer goods manufacturing reaching about 45.8% (up 0.7 points). Looking ahead, the report forecasts that over the next three years, electrification rates in industry, agriculture, and rural residential areas will grow steadily, while rates in construction and transportation are expected to accelerate. This is projected to bring the national electrification rate to 35% by 2030.
Read sourceChina's Electrification Rate Reaches About 29.5% in 2025, Report Says
According to a report by the China Electricity Council, 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 the share of electricity in final energy consumption, reflects both the country's power supply capacity and its progress in green and low-carbon energy transition. The report highlights that industrial electrification reached about 28% in 2025, up 1.2 percentage points year-on-year, driven by high-tech and equipment manufacturing sectors which achieved an electrification rate of about 68%. The report forecasts that over the next three years, electrification rates in industry, agriculture, and rural residential areas will grow steadily, while construction and transportation sectors are expected to accelerate, pushing the national electrification rate to 35% by 2030.
China's Electrification Rate Reaches 29.5% in 2025, Surpassing Major Western Economies
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 year-on-year and surpassing major developed economies in Europe and America. The report highlights that electricity is now China's largest terminal energy source, accounting for 3.1 percentage points more than coal. China has contributed over 80% to global electrification growth since 2015. Regionally, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area leads with 41.1%, followed by the Yangtze River Delta at 34.6% and the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle at 30.2%. Sector-wise, industrial electrification reached 28.0%, building electrification 58.0%, transport electrification 6.9%, and agricultural/rural residential electrification 49.6%. The report forecasts that China's electrification rate will reach 35% by 2030, maintaining its global contribution at around 80%. It also notes that achieving higher global electrification targets by 2035 will require international cooperation and accelerated clean energy development.
Read sourceChina Electricity Council Report: 2025 Electrification Rate Reaches 29.5%, Forecasts 35% by 2030
On September 22, the China Electricity Council (CEC) released the 'China Electrification Annual Development Report 2026' at the 2026 New Power System Development (Chongli) Forum. The report states that China's electrification rate reached approximately 29.5% in 2025, an increase of 1.4 percentage points from the previous year. Electricity has become the largest terminal energy source in China, accounting for 3.1 percentage points more of terminal energy consumption than coal, the second-largest source. The report attributes China as the main driver of global electrification, contributing over 80% to the world's electrification rate increase since 2015. It forecasts that China's electrification rate could reach 35% by 2030, driven by the transformation of its modern industrial system towards intelligence, green development, and integration. The forum also released results on the construction of a carbon footprint management system for power products, the first national computing power center electricity index, and new zero-carbon park certifications. Additionally, a roundtable discussed 'computing-power-electricity synergy' and several cooperation agreements were signed.
Read sourceChina's Electrification Rate Exceeds 29%, Forecast to Lead Major Economies by 2030
According to a report released by the China Electricity Council on September 22, China's electrification rate reached approximately 29.5% in 2025, an increase of 1.4 percentage points from the previous year, placing it among the global leaders. The report states that China has been the main driver of global electrification, contributing over 80% of the world's electrification growth since 2015. Regionally, the electrification rates for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, the Yangtze River Delta, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle were about 23.0%, 34.6%, 41.1%, and 30.2% respectively, all showing positive growth. 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. Yang Kun, Executive Vice Chairman of the China Electricity Council, forecasts that during the '15th Five-Year Plan' period (2026-2030), electrification in industry, agriculture, and rural residential areas will grow steadily, while the building and transport sectors will accelerate, pushing the national electrification rate to 35% by 2030.
Read sourceChina's Electrification Rate Reaches 29.5%, Surpassing Major Western Economies
According to a report released by the China Electricity Council on September 22, 2025, China's electrification rate—the share of electricity in final energy consumption—reached approximately 29.5% in 2025, up 1.4 percentage points from the previous year. This rate is higher than that of major Western economies. The report highlights that electricity has become China's largest terminal energy source, surpassing coal by 3.1 percentage points. China has contributed over 80% to global electrification growth since 2015. Regionally, the Yangtze River Delta, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle recorded rates of 34.6%, 41.1%, and 30.2% respectively, with the Greater Bay Area leading for consecutive years. China Electricity Council Executive Vice Chairman Yang Kun attributed the rise to manufacturing transformation, increased new energy vehicle penetration, and the booming computing power industry. He forecast that China's electrification rate will reach 35% by 2030, placing it at the global leading level.
Read sourceChina's Electrification Rate Reaches 29.5%, Surpassing Major Western Economies
According to a report released by the China Electricity Council on September 22, China's electrification rate reached approximately 29.5% in 2025, an increase of 1.4 percentage points from the previous year, surpassing major Western economies. The electrification rate measures electricity's share of final energy consumption. The report attributes the rise to China's growing power supply capacity and accelerated green energy transition, driven by industries such as computing infrastructure, artificial intelligence, new energy vehicles, and smart appliances. Electricity has become China's largest terminal energy source, exceeding coal by 3.1 percentage points. China has contributed over 80% to global electrification growth since 2015. Regionally, the Yangtze River Delta, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle recorded rates of 34.6%, 41.1%, and 30.2% respectively. China Electricity Council Executive Vice Chairman Yang Kun stated that manufacturing transformation, rising new energy vehicle penetration, and computing industry growth will drive further increases, forecasting China's electrification rate to reach 35% by 2030, leading globally.
Read sourceChina's Electrification Rate Reaches 29.5%, Surpassing Major Western Economies
According to a report released by the China Electricity Council on September 22, 2025, China's electrification rate—the share of electricity in final energy consumption—reached approximately 29.5% in 2025, up 1.4 percentage points from the previous year and higher than major Western economies. The report highlights that this reflects both China's growing power supply capacity and its accelerating green energy transition. Key drivers include the expansion of computing infrastructure, artificial intelligence, new energy vehicles, and smart appliances. Electricity has become China's largest terminal energy source, surpassing coal by 3.1 percentage points. Since 2015, China has contributed over 80% of global electrification growth. Regionally, the Yangtze River Delta, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle recorded rates of 34.6%, 41.1%, and 30.2% respectively. China Electricity Council Executive Vice Chairman Yang Kun attributed the rise to manufacturing transformation, rising new energy vehicle penetration, and booming computing industries. He forecast that China's electrification rate will reach 35% by 2030, leading globally.
Read sourceChina's Electrification Rate Reaches 29.5%, Accelerating Shift to Electric Power in End-Use Energy
According to the 'China Electrification Annual Development Report 2026' compiled by the China Electric Power Enterprise Federation (CEPF) and released on September 23, China's electrification rate reached approximately 29.5% in 2025, an increase of 1.4 percentage points from the previous year. This rate, which measures electricity's share of final energy consumption, is now higher than major developed economies in Europe and America. Electricity has become the largest source of end-use energy in China, surpassing coal. Regionally, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area leads at 41.1%, followed by the Yangtze River Delta at 34.6% and the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle at 30.2%. By sector, industry remains a key driver with an electrification rate of 28.0%, while high-tech and equipment manufacturing reached 68.0%. Building and transportation sectors are also accelerating, with building electrification at 58.0%. The report forecasts that China's electrification rate will reach 35% by 2030, driven by continued substitution of traditional fossil fuels in industry, buildings, and transportation, with a growing integration of electrification and low-carbon development.
Read sourceChina Leads Global Electrification, Contributing Over 80% Since 2015, Report Says
According to the 'China Electrification Annual Development Report 2026' compiled by the China Electricity Council and released on September 22, 2026, China's electrification rate reached approximately 29.5% in 2025, up 1.4 percentage points year-on-year and surpassing major developed economies. China has been the main driver of global electrification, contributing over 80% to the world's electrification rate increase since 2015. Regionally, the eastern, central, western, and northeastern areas posted rates of 30.9%, 27.2%, 30.4%, and 17.2% respectively. The Yangtze River Delta reached 34.6%, the Greater Bay Area 41.1%, and the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle exceeded 30% for the first time. In industry, high-tech and equipment manufacturing electrification hit 68.0%. 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 greater clean energy transition efforts, improved financing, and enhanced international cooperation.
Read sourceChina Leads Global Electrification, 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 economies in Europe and America. The report states that China has become the main driving force of global electrification, contributing over 80% to the world's electrification rate increase since 2015. Regionally, the electrification rate in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area exceeded 41%, while the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle surpassed 30% for the first time. In industrial sectors, high-tech and equipment manufacturing reached an electrification rate of about 68.0%. The report forecasts that China's national electrification rate will exceed 34% by 2029, with its contribution to global electrification remaining around 80%. It also notes that achieving higher global electrification targets by 2035 will require significant efforts from all countries, including accelerating clean energy development and improving financing conditions.
Read sourceChina's 2025 Electrification Rate Reaches 29.5%, Surpassing Major Western Economies, Report Says
A report by the China Electricity Council (CEC), released at the 2026 New Power System Development Forum in Chongli, states that China's electrification rate reached approximately 29.5% in 2025, a 1.4 percentage point increase from the previous year. The CEC claims this rate is already higher than that of major developed economies in Europe and North America. The report forecasts that the national electrification rate will exceed 34% by 2029, with China contributing about 80% to the global increase in electrification. Sectoral data shows industrial electrification at 28.0%, building electrification at 58.0%, and transportation at 6.9%. Regionally, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area leads at 41.1%, while the Northeast lags at 17.2%. The report also predicts that over the next decade, China's low-carbon electrification rate will increase by about 13 percentage points. Looking globally, the CEC estimates the world's electrification rate will reach around 30% by 2035, requiring significant international effort to accelerate the clean energy transition.
Read sourceChina's Electrification Rate Reached 29.5% in 2025, Surpassing Major Western Economies, Says CEC Report
According to the 'China Electrification Annual Development Report 2026' compiled by the China Electricity Council (CEC) and released on September 22 at the 2026 New Power System Development (Chongli) Forum, China's electrification rate reached approximately 29.5% in 2025, an increase of 1.4 percentage points year-on-year, and has already surpassed that of major developed economies in Europe and America. The report forecasts that the national electrification rate will exceed 34% by 2029, driven by steady growth in industry, agriculture, and rural residential sectors, and accelerated improvement in construction and transportation. China's contribution to the global increase in electrification rate is expected to remain around 80%. Regionally, the electrification rate in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area reached 41.1%, while the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle surpassed 30% for the first time. The report also notes that industrial electrification reached 28.0%, building electrification 58.0%, and transportation electrification 6.9% in 2025. Looking ahead, China's low-carbon electrification rate is projected to increase by about 13 percentage points over the next decade. The report warns that achieving higher global electrification targets by 2035 will require significant international effort, including enhanced clean energy development and improved financing mechanisms.
Read sourceReport: 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 from the previous year. Multiple scenarios predict the national electrification rate will reach between 33.5% and 34.4% by 2029. The report highlights that manufacturing upgrades, new energy vehicle sales, and the computing industry are boosting electrification. Province-level data shows Guangdong exceeding 40%, while Qinghai, Zhejiang, Yunnan, and Jiangsu are above 35%. The report also forecasts that China's contribution to global electrification growth will remain around 80% over the next three years, and that low-carbon electrification will increase by about 13 percentage points over the next decade. It warns that achieving higher global electrification targets by 2035 will require significant international effort.
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 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 economies in Europe and America. Electricity has become the largest terminal energy source in China, exceeding coal by 3.1 percentage points. The report states that China has been the main driver of global electrification, contributing over 80% to the world's electrification rate growth since 2015. Regionally, the eastern, central, western, and northeastern areas saw rates of 30.9%, 27.2%, 30.4%, and 17.2% respectively. The Yangtze River Delta reached 34.6%, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area 41.1%, and the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle exceeded 30% for the first time. In industry, the electrification rate reached 28.0%, with high-tech and equipment manufacturing at 68.0%. The report forecasts that China's national electrification rate will exceed 34% by 2029, 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 development.
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