Brazil vs China: Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption Comparison

Compare Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption (% of Total) of Brazil and China over time using official World Bank Open Data.

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2015, China recorded Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption (% of Total) of 71.1% vs 20.8% for Brazil (China's Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption is 50.3% higher than Brazil's.).

🇧🇷 Brazil
20.8%
-64.1% since 2000
🇨🇳 China
71.1%
-11.1% since 2000
⚖️ Difference / Gap
50.3%
Latest Year: 2015
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Brazil vs China All Annual Observations (1990 – 2015)

Complete annual observations of Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption (% of Total) for Brazil and China reported by World Bank.

Year 🇧🇷 Brazil Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption 🇨🇳 China Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption Difference / Gap
2015 20.8% 71.1% 50.3%
2014 58.8% 89.6% 30.7%
2013 57.7% 91.0% 33.3%
2012 56.5% 91.1% 34.7%
2011 54.3% 91.4% 37.1%
2010 53.0% 90.8% 37.8%
2009 50.9% 90.2% 39.3%
2008 52.1% 89.5% 37.4%
2007 52.2% 89.3% 37.1%
2006 53.1% 88.3% 35.2%
2005 53.9% 87.4% 33.5%
2004 54.4% 86.1% 31.7%
2003 54.3% 84.2% 29.9%
2002 56.8% 81.9% 25.1%
2001 58.7% 80.8% 22.2%
2000 58.0% 79.9% 21.9%
1999 57.1% 79.2% 22.1%
1998 57.2% 78.7% 21.5%
1997 56.5% 78.5% 22.0%
1996 56.1% 78.7% 22.6%
1995 54.5% 77.9% 23.4%
1994 53.2% 76.6% 23.4%
1993 53.2% 76.0% 22.9%
1992 52.6% 75.0% 22.4%
1991 51.9% 74.5% 22.6%
1990 51.1% 75.1% 24.0%

Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption Comparison

Current Leader: In 2015, China recorded Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption of 71.1%, while Brazil recorded 20.8%, a difference of 50.3%.
1990 Baseline: Brazil stood at 51.1% and China stood at 75.1%.
2000–2015 Trajectory: Brazil moved to 20.8% (-64.1% since 2000), while China moved to 71.1% (-11.1% since 2000).

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1990 to 2015, Brazil and China followed distinct developmental paths. In 1990, Brazil recorded 51.1% compared to 75.1% for China. By 2015, the values evolved to 20.8% and 71.1% respectively.

Key Differences

Absolute Gap: Difference in 2015 is 50.3%.
Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 71.1% (China in 2015).
Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, Brazil achieved -64.1% since 2000, while China achieved -11.1% since 2000.

About Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption (% of Total)

Fossil fuel comprises coal, oil, petroleum, and natural gas products.

This comparison uses standardized data from World Bank Open Data. Historical records allow analysts to trace long-term development trajectories for Brazil and China.

Frequently Asked Questions — Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption

What is the Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption of Brazil?

In 2015, Brazil's Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption was 20.8% according to official World Bank data.

What is the Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption of China?

In 2015, China's Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption was 71.1% according to official World Bank data.

Which country has a higher Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption?

In 2015, China recorded a higher Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption of 71.1% compared to Brazil's 20.8% (a difference of 50.3%).

How has Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption changed over time for Brazil and China?

From 2000 to 2015, Brazil's Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption changed by -64.1% since 2000, while China's changed by -11.1% since 2000.

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Data Source and Methodology

Source: World Bank Open Data. Indicator Code: EG.USE.COMM.FO.ZS (Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption (% of Total)). Values represent annual fossil fuel energy consumption (% of total) for Brazil and China from 1990 through 2015. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.