Biofuel energy production in China
China: Biofuel energy production was 51.6 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Biofuel energy production in China, 2001–2025
Source: Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, biofuel energy production in China stood at 51.6 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of down 17.4% on the previous year and up 107.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, biofuel energy production in China peaked at 62.44 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0531 terawatt-hours, in 2001.
China ranks 5th of 24 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Biofuel energy production in China, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.0531 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2002 | 1.77 terawatt-hours | +3232.9% |
| 2003 | 4.86 terawatt-hours | +174.6% |
| 2004 | 5.97 terawatt-hours | +22.8% |
| 2005 | 8.37 terawatt-hours | +40.3% |
| 2006 | 12.23 terawatt-hours | +46.2% |
| 2007 | 13.48 terawatt-hours | +10.2% |
| 2008 | 16.73 terawatt-hours | +24.1% |
| 2009 | 18.29 terawatt-hours | +9.3% |
| 2010 | 17.77 terawatt-hours | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 22.12 terawatt-hours | +24.4% |
| 2012 | 23.68 terawatt-hours | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 26.36 terawatt-hours | +11.3% |
| 2014 | 29.28 terawatt-hours | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 24.93 terawatt-hours | -14.8% |
| 2016 | 23.98 terawatt-hours | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 19.51 terawatt-hours | -18.6% |
| 2018 | 27.07 terawatt-hours | +38.7% |
| 2019 | 33.08 terawatt-hours | +22.2% |
| 2020 | 35.04 terawatt-hours | +5.9% |
| 2021 | 36.01 terawatt-hours | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 44.7 terawatt-hours | +24.1% |
| 2023 | 50.48 terawatt-hours | +12.9% |
| 2024 | 62.44 terawatt-hours | +23.7% |
| 2025 | 51.6 terawatt-hours | -17.4% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 51.6 terawatt-hours is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19.95 terawatt-hours, 2.6× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- China's 51.6 terawatt-hours is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 19.95 terawatt-hours, 2.6× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Biofuel energy production in China changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +3232.9% | 0.0531 terawatt-hours | 1.77 terawatt-hours |
| 2003 | +174.6% | 1.77 terawatt-hours | 4.86 terawatt-hours |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.08 terawatt-hours | 0.0531 terawatt-hours | 18.29 terawatt-hours | 9 |
| 2010s | 24.78 terawatt-hours | 17.77 terawatt-hours | 33.08 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.71 terawatt-hours | 35.04 terawatt-hours | 62.44 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near China
More reference data data for China
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 49.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 75.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 18.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 165.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 206.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 350.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,480 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 102.37 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is biofuel energy production in China?
- Biofuel energy production in China was 51.6 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest biofuel energy production recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 62.44 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest biofuel energy production recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0531 terawatt-hours in 2001.
- How does China rank for biofuel energy production?
- China ranks 5th out of 24 countries with data for 2025.
- Is biofuel energy production rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 107.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Biofuel energy production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Includes biogasoline (such as ethanol) and biodiesel. Volumes have been adjusted for energy content.