China vs Indonesia: Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption Comparison

Compare Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption (% of Total) of China and Indonesia 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 54.3% for Indonesia (China's Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption is 16.7% higher than Indonesia's.).

🇨🇳 China
71.1%
-11.1% since 2000
🇮🇩 Indonesia
54.3%
-28.7% since 2000
⚖️ Difference / Gap
16.7%
Latest Year: 2015
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China vs Indonesia All Annual Observations (1990 – 2015)

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

Year 🇨🇳 China Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption 🇮🇩 Indonesia Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption Difference / Gap
2015 71.1% 54.3% 16.7%
2014 89.6% 81.1% 8.5%
2013 91.0% 79.1% 11.9%
2012 91.1% 80.0% 11.2%
2011 91.4% 79.8% 11.6%
2010 90.8% 85.7% 5.1%
2009 90.2% 80.6% 9.6%
2008 89.5% 78.4% 11.1%
2007 89.3% 79.4% 9.9%
2006 88.3% 79.6% 8.6%
2005 87.4% 79.4% 8.0%
2004 86.1% 78.5% 7.6%
2003 84.2% 77.0% 7.3%
2002 81.9% 76.7% 5.2%
2001 80.8% 75.6% 5.2%
2000 79.9% 76.2% 3.7%
1999 79.2% 71.4% 7.8%
1998 78.7% 69.8% 8.9%
1997 78.5% 70.7% 7.8%
1996 78.7% 69.9% 8.8%
1995 77.9% 69.0% 8.9%
1994 76.6% 66.2% 10.4%
1993 76.0% 67.8% 8.3%
1992 75.0% 64.6% 10.5%
1991 74.5% 63.7% 10.8%
1990 75.1% 62.2% 12.9%

Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption Comparison

Current Leader: In 2015, China recorded Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption of 71.1%, while Indonesia recorded 54.3%, a difference of 16.7%.
1990 Baseline: China stood at 75.1% and Indonesia stood at 62.2%.
2000–2015 Trajectory: China moved to 71.1% (-11.1% since 2000), while Indonesia moved to 54.3% (-28.7% since 2000).

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1990 to 2015, China and Indonesia followed distinct developmental paths. In 1990, China recorded 75.1% compared to 62.2% for Indonesia. By 2015, the values evolved to 71.1% and 54.3% respectively.

Key Differences

Absolute Gap: Difference in 2015 is 16.7%.
Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 71.1% (China in 2015).
Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, China achieved -11.1% since 2000, while Indonesia achieved -28.7% 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 China and Indonesia.

Frequently Asked Questions — Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption

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.

What is the Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption of Indonesia?

In 2015, Indonesia's Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption was 54.3% 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 Indonesia's 54.3% (a difference of 16.7%).

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

From 2000 to 2015, China's Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption changed by -11.1% since 2000, while Indonesia's changed by -28.7% 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 China and Indonesia from 1990 through 2015. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.