Sources of Energy in China

Coal is the primary source of energy in China, with a 69.4% share in 2006. Crude oil had a 20.4%, natural gas had 3.0%, and hydro-, nuclear-, and wind-power accounted for the remaining 7.2%. The chart below shows the percentage share for each energy source since 1978.

Sources of energy in China 1978-2006

Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China

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