The bar chart illustrates the production and consumption of electricity in 2014 for the top ten countries, as measured in billion kWh.
Overall, the chart portrays significant disparities in the production and consumption of electricity among the leading countries. While some nations dominate in production, others exhibit higher levels of consumption.
With regards to production, China emerged as the global leader, generating 5,398 billion kWh of electricity, significantly surpassing the United States, which produced 4,089 billion kWh. Russia, Japan, and India followed, with 1,057 billion kWh, 936.2 billion kWh, and 871 billion kWh respectively. Meanwhile, Canada, France, Brazil, Germany, and the Republic of Korea each contributed to production with figures ranging from 485.1 billion kWh to 618.9 billion kWh.
In terms of consumption, China also topped the chart, utilizing 5,322 billion kWh, closely trailed by the United States with 3,866 billion kWh. Russia, Japan, and India followed, consuming 1,038 billion kWh, 856.7 billion kWh, and 818.8 billion kWh respectively. Canada, Germany, the Republic of Korea, France, and Brazil manifested varying consumption patterns, with values ranging from 449.5 billion kWh to 582.5 billion kWh.