China: Production - Electricity

Macro

2026-08-17

Description

China Electricity Production is compiled and released by China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This metric measures the total amount of electricity generated nationwide in a given month. This is an important indicator of industrial activity and energy consumption, reflecting overall economic health and industrial demand. Higher electricity generation generally indicates strong industrial activity and economic growth, while lower electricity generation may signal an economic slowdown.

Published by
National Bureau of Statistics of China (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
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AI Data Insight

The latest data shows that China's Q3 2026 power generation reached 943.90 billion kWh, a significant rebound from the previous value of 827.60 billion kWh in Q2 2026, driven by the peak season for summer cooling electricity consumption. However, the weakening of thermal power generation and overall sluggish industrial demand caused the data to experience a rare slight year-on-year decline, highlighting the dual impact of a macroeconomic slowdown and the energy structure transition.

AI Data Insight

The latest data shows that China's Q3 2026 power generation reached 943.90 billion kWh, a significant rebound from the previous value of 827.60 billion kWh in Q2 2026, driven by the peak season for summer cooling electricity consumption. However, the weakening of thermal power generation and overall sluggish industrial demand caused the data to experience a rare slight year-on-year decline, highlighting the dual impact of a macroeconomic slowdown and the energy structure transition.

Description

China Electricity Production is compiled and released by China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This metric measures the total amount of electricity generated nationwide in a given month. This is an important indicator of industrial activity and energy consumption, reflecting overall economic health and industrial demand. Higher electricity generation generally indicates strong industrial activity and economic growth, while lower electricity generation may signal an economic slowdown.

Published by
National Bureau of Statistics of China (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update