The bar chart compares the amount of electricity generated and utilized in the top ten electricity-producing countries in 2014, measured in billion kilowatt-hours (kWh).
Overall, China and the United States dominated both production and consumption, while the Republic of Korea had the lowest figures in both categories. Additionally, most countries produced slightly more electricity than they consumed, ensuring a surplus.
In terms of production, China led by a considerable margin, generating 5,398 billion kWh, followed by the United States with an output of 4,099 billion kWh. Russia ranked third, producing 1,057 billion kWh, while Japan and India generated 936.2 billion kWh and 871 billion kWh, respectively. Canada contributed 618.9 billion kWh, and the remaining countries—France, Brazil, Germany, and Korea—produced between 485.1 billion kWh and 561.2 billion kWh.
Regarding electricity consumption, China also ranked first with a usage of 5,322 billion kWh, closely followed by the United States at 3,866 billion kWh. Russia and Japan consumed 1,038 and 856.7 billion kWh, respectively, while India’s usage stood at 698.8 billion kWh. Canada and Germany consumed similar amounts, around 500 billion kWh each. The lowest consumption rates were recorded in France, Brazil, and the Republic of Korea, with Korea utilizing the least electricity at 449.5 billion kWh.