Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 37.05 terawatt-hours in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
37.05 terawatt-hours
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
42nd
of 208 countries
All-time high
39.7 terawatt-hours
in 2014
All-time low
31.26 terawatt-hours
in 2000
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Hong Kong, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Hong Kong is 37.05 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.9% on the previous year and down 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Hong Kong peaked at 39.7 terawatt-hours in 2014 and was at its lowest, 31.26 terawatt-hours, in 2000.
Hong Kong ranks 42nd of 208 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 31.26 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2001 | 32.36 terawatt-hours | +3.5% |
| 2002 | 34.23 terawatt-hours | +5.8% |
| 2003 | 35.43 terawatt-hours | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 37.05 terawatt-hours | +4.6% |
| 2005 | 38.38 terawatt-hours | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 38.54 terawatt-hours | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 38.88 terawatt-hours | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 37.93 terawatt-hours | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 38.62 terawatt-hours | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 38.19 terawatt-hours | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 38.93 terawatt-hours | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 38.49 terawatt-hours | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 38.97 terawatt-hours | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 39.7 terawatt-hours | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 37.79 terawatt-hours | -4.8% |
| 2016 | 37.98 terawatt-hours | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 36.79 terawatt-hours | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 36.42 terawatt-hours | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 36.78 terawatt-hours | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 34.16 terawatt-hours | -7.1% |
| 2021 | 35.96 terawatt-hours | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 35.77 terawatt-hours | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 37.39 terawatt-hours | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 37.05 terawatt-hours | -0.9% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 37.05 terawatt-hours is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.3 terawatt-hours, 8.6× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 37.05 terawatt-hours is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5.55 terawatt-hours, 6.7× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.27 terawatt-hours | 31.26 terawatt-hours | 38.88 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 38 terawatt-hours | 36.42 terawatt-hours | 39.7 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.07 terawatt-hours | 34.16 terawatt-hours | 37.39 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
More reference data data for Hong Kong
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Crop Residues 0.0002 (1990)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0028 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Agricultural Soils 7.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0219 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Crop Residues 0.0002 (1990)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 20.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Enteric Fermentation 6.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0011 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0041 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Hong Kong?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Hong Kong was 37.05 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 39.7 terawatt-hours in 2014.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.26 terawatt-hours in 2000.
- How does Hong Kong rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Hong Kong ranks 42nd out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Hong Kong data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured in terawatt-hours.