Brazil vs China: Renewable Energy Consumption Comparison

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

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2021, Brazil recorded Renewable Energy Consumption (% of Total) of 46.5% vs 15.2% for China (Brazil's Renewable Energy Consumption is 31.3% higher than China's.).

🇧🇷 Brazil
46.5%
+8.9% since 2000
🇨🇳 China
15.2%
-48.6% since 2000
⚖️ Difference / Gap
31.3%
Latest Year: 2021
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Brazil vs China All Annual Observations (1990 – 2021)

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

Year 🇧🇷 Brazil Renewable Energy Consumption 🇨🇳 China Renewable Energy Consumption Difference / Gap
2021 46.5% 15.2% 31.3%
2020 50.0% 14.9% 35.1%
2019 47.5% 14.3% 33.2%
2018 46.9% 13.5% 33.4%
2017 45.3% 13.1% 32.2%
2016 45.4% 12.6% 32.8%
2015 43.7% 12.2% 31.5%
2014 41.7% 11.9% 29.8%
2013 42.3% 11.5% 30.8%
2012 43.5% 11.5% 32.0%
2011 45.2% 11.3% 33.9%
2010 46.8% 12.3% 34.5%
2009 48.9% 13.4% 35.5%
2008 47.0% 14.1% 32.9%
2007 47.2% 14.9% 32.3%
2006 46.7% 16.4% 30.3%
2005 46.1% 17.4% 28.7%
2004 45.2% 20.2% 25.0%
2003 45.1% 23.9% 21.2%
2002 42.9% 27.0% 15.9%
2001 41.3% 28.4% 12.9%
2000 42.7% 29.6% 13.1%
1999 44.0% 30.3% 13.7%
1998 43.8% 29.5% 14.3%
1997 43.7% 30.0% 13.7%
1996 44.5% 30.5% 14.0%
1995 46.1% 29.4% 16.7%
1994 48.3% 31.1% 17.2%
1993 48.2% 31.5% 16.7%
1992 48.7% 32.8% 15.9%
1991 48.9% 33.1% 15.8%
1990 49.8% 33.9% 15.9%

Renewable Energy Consumption Comparison

Current Leader: In 2021, Brazil recorded Renewable Energy Consumption of 46.5%, while China recorded 15.2%, a difference of 31.3%.
1990 Baseline: Brazil stood at 49.8% and China stood at 33.9%.
2000–2021 Trajectory: Brazil moved to 46.5% (+8.9% since 2000), while China moved to 15.2% (-48.6% since 2000).

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1990 to 2021, Brazil and China followed distinct developmental paths. In 1990, Brazil recorded 49.8% compared to 33.9% for China. By 2021, the values evolved to 46.5% and 15.2% respectively.

Key Differences

Absolute Gap: Difference in 2021 is 31.3%.
Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 46.5% (Brazil in 2021).
Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, Brazil achieved +8.9% since 2000, while China achieved -48.6% since 2000.

About Renewable Energy Consumption (% of Total)

Renewable energy consumption is the share of renewable energy in total final energy consumption.

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 Energy Consumption

What is the Renewable Energy Consumption of Brazil?

In 2021, Brazil's Renewable Energy Consumption was 46.5% according to official World Bank data.

What is the Renewable Energy Consumption of China?

In 2021, China's Renewable Energy Consumption was 15.2% according to official World Bank data.

Which country has a higher Renewable Energy Consumption?

In 2021, Brazil recorded a higher Renewable Energy Consumption of 46.5% compared to China's 15.2% (a difference of 31.3%).

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

From 2000 to 2021, Brazil's Renewable Energy Consumption changed by +8.9% since 2000, while China's changed by -48.6% since 2000.

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Data Source and Methodology

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