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China's electrification rate reached about 29.5% in 2025, report says
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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.
Source report
Beijing, September 24 (Xinhua) — China's electrification rate reached approximately 29.5% in 2025, up 1.4 percentage points from the previous year, according to the China Electrification Annual Development Report 2026 released by the China Electricity Council.
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.
Key Sectoral Highlights
- Industrial electrification reached about 28% in 2025, an increase of 1.2 percentage points year-on-year.
- High-tech and equipment manufacturing sectors recorded a combined electrification rate of approximately 68%, up 1.2 percentage points.
- Consumer goods manufacturing achieved a combined rate of about 45.8%, rising 0.7 percentage points.
Outlook to 2030
The report projects steady growth in electrification rates across industry, agriculture, and rural residential sectors over the next three years. Electrification in the building and transportation sectors is expected to accelerate, driving the national electrification rate to 35% by 2030.
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China’s 2025 electrification rate hits 29.5%, surpassing major Western economies