China is the largest energy producer in the world. As of 2018, China accounted for 18 percent of total primary energy production. This was slightly more than the United States, which made up a 15 percent share. They are also the countries with the largest share of primary energy consumption.
Distribution of primary energy production worldwide as of 2018, by leading country
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NRCan. (November 15, 2021). Distribution of primary energy production worldwide as of 2018, by leading country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 25, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1276281/energy-production-share-by-country/
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NRCan. (2021). Distribution of primary energy production worldwide as of 2018, by leading country. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 25, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1276281/energy-production-share-by-country/
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