Brazil vs China: Renewable Electricity Output Comparison

Compare Renewable Electricity Output (% of Total) of Brazil and China over time using official World Bank Open Data.

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2021, Brazil recorded Renewable Electricity Output (% of Total) of 77.4% vs 28.4% for China (Brazil's Renewable Electricity Output is 48.9% higher than China's.).

🇧🇷 Brazil
77.4%
-13.5% since 2000
🇨🇳 China
28.4%
+70.9% since 2000
⚖️ Difference / Gap
48.9%
Latest Year: 2021
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Brazil vs China All Annual Observations (1990 – 2021)

Complete annual observations of Renewable Electricity Output (% of Total) for Brazil and China reported by World Bank.

Year 🇧🇷 Brazil Renewable Electricity Output 🇨🇳 China Renewable Electricity Output Difference / Gap
2021 77.4% 28.4% 48.9%
2020 83.2% 28.1% 55.1%
2019 81.4% 26.9% 54.5%
2018 81.6% 25.8% 55.8%
2017 78.4% 25.0% 53.4%
2016 79.7% 25.1% 54.7%
2015 73.5% 23.9% 49.7%
2014 72.6% 22.1% 50.5%
2013 76.8% 20.1% 56.7%
2012 82.6% 20.1% 62.5%
2011 87.2% 16.8% 70.4%
2010 84.8% 18.8% 66.0%
2009 89.1% 17.8% 71.2%
2008 84.3% 17.6% 66.7%
2007 88.2% 15.3% 73.0%
2006 86.8% 15.6% 71.2%
2005 87.1% 16.2% 71.0%
2004 86.0% 16.2% 69.8%
2003 87.2% 15.0% 72.1%
2002 85.7% 17.6% 68.1%
2001 84.3% 19.0% 65.3%
2000 89.5% 16.6% 72.9%
1999 90.0% 16.7% 73.4%
1998 92.9% 18.1% 74.9%
1997 93.0% 17.5% 75.5%
1996 93.6% 17.6% 76.0%
1995 94.2% 19.2% 74.9%
1994 95.4% 18.1% 77.3%
1993 95.3% 18.1% 77.1%
1992 94.4% 17.6% 76.8%
1991 94.6% 18.5% 76.2%
1990 94.5% 20.4% 74.1%

Renewable Electricity Output Comparison

Current Leader: In 2021, Brazil recorded Renewable Electricity Output of 77.4%, while China recorded 28.4%, a difference of 48.9%.
1990 Baseline: Brazil stood at 94.5% and China stood at 20.4%.
2000–2021 Trajectory: Brazil moved to 77.4% (-13.5% since 2000), while China moved to 28.4% (+70.9% since 2000).

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1990 to 2021, Brazil and China followed distinct developmental paths. In 1990, Brazil recorded 94.5% compared to 20.4% for China. By 2021, the values evolved to 77.4% and 28.4% respectively.

Key Differences

Absolute Gap: Difference in 2021 is 48.9%.
Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 77.4% (Brazil in 2021).
Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, Brazil achieved -13.5% since 2000, while China achieved +70.9% since 2000.

About Renewable Electricity Output (% of Total)

Renewable electricity is the share of electricity generated by renewable sources.

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 — Renewable Electricity Output

What is the Renewable Electricity Output of Brazil?

In 2021, Brazil's Renewable Electricity Output was 77.4% according to official World Bank data.

What is the Renewable Electricity Output of China?

In 2021, China's Renewable Electricity Output was 28.4% according to official World Bank data.

Which country has a higher Renewable Electricity Output?

In 2021, Brazil recorded a higher Renewable Electricity Output of 77.4% compared to China's 28.4% (a difference of 48.9%).

How has Renewable Electricity Output changed over time for Brazil and China?

From 2000 to 2021, Brazil's Renewable Electricity Output changed by -13.5% since 2000, while China's changed by +70.9% since 2000.

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Data Source and Methodology

Source: World Bank Open Data. Indicator Code: EG.ELC.RNEW.ZS (Renewable Electricity Output (% of Total)). Values represent annual renewable electricity output (% of total) for Brazil and China from 1990 through 2021. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.