Total electricity installed generating capacity (2024)

With 3,376.7 million kW in 2024, China leads the world in total electricity installed generating capacity, followed by United States of America (1,243.8 million kW) and India (531.5 million kW). The top 5 is rounded off by Japan (353.3 million kW) and Russian Federation (299.5 million kW). Further down, Germany (287.4 million kW) and Brazil (264.8 million kW) hold the next two spots. Canada (161.9 million kW), France (160.9 million kW), and Republic of Korea (159.7 million kW) round out the top ten. At the extremes, China is 21× as high as Republic of Korea (159.7 million kW). Four of the top ten are in Asia, with three from Eastern. Among these countries, China saw the largest year-over-year change at +14.5%.