Rediff.com« Back to articlePrint this article

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
Electricians check the pylon situated amid farmland in Chuzhou, Anhui province, China.

While demand for electricity is increasing all over the world, not many countries are able to generate enough electricity.

Here we take a look at some major producers of electricity, according to indexmundi.com.

NOTE: kWh stands for kilowatt hour.

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
China Maritime Museum in the Shanghai Lingang Industrial Parkin, China.

China

Electricity production per year: 4,604 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 1

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
A veiw of downtown Austin's skyline in Texas, United States.

The United States

Electricity production per year: 3,953 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 2

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
People walk near the Imperial Palace covered with snow in Tokyo, Japan.

Japan

Electricity production per year: 937.6 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 3

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
A view of a bridge over the Golden Horn bay in the Russian far-eastern city of Vladivostok.

Russia

Electricity production per year: 925.9 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 4

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
Tourists take a boat ride amid dense fog at Sukhana Lake in Chandigarh, India.

India

Electricity production per year: 835.3 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 5

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
A view of the Montreal skyline from Mont-Royal mountain in Canada.

Canada

Electricity production per year: 604.4 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 6

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
A Christmas market in the eastern German town of Dresden.

Germany

Electricity production per year: 556.4 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 7

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
A man rides bicycle as he makes his way along a snow-covered sidewalk near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.

France

Electricity production per year: 510 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 8

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
A view of Juscelino Kubitschek bridge in Brasilia, Brazil.

Brazil

Electricity production per year: 509.2 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 9

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
Part of Gangnam area is seen down the Han River in Seoul, South Korea.

South Korea

Electricity production per year: 459.5 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 10

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
An aerial view shows Trafalgar Square in London, United Kingdom.

The United Kingdom

Electricity production per year: 346 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 11

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
A view of Garibaldi's square in downtown Parma, northern Italy.

Italy

Electricity production per year: 290.7 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 12

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
Traffic passes in front of the Alcala Gate, one of Madrid's famous landmarks in Spain.

Spain

Electricity production per year: 275.1 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 13

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
Ice skaters on a rink in Mexico City's Zocalo Square.

Mexico

Electricity production per year: 239.1 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 14

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
Cityscape of Johannesburg in South Africa.

South Africa

Electricity production per year: 238.3 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 15

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
Kayakers paddle on the Swan River past the Perth city skyline in Australia.

Australia

Electricity production per year: 232 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 16

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
A view of Taipei 101 building in Taiwan.

Taiwan

Electricity production per year: 229.1 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 17

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
A view of buildings in north western Tehran, Iran.

Iran

Electricity production per year: 212.8 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 18

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
A view of Kingdom Tower in capital Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia

Electricity production per year: 194.4 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 19

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
A view of Istanbul's financial district in Turkey.

Turkey

Electricity production per year: 185.2 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 20

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
An icebreaker sails along a river in Kiev, Ukraine.

Ukraine

Electricity production per year: 172.9 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 21

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
A view of Old Town in Wroclaw, southern-western Poland.

Poland

Electricity production per year: 141.8 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 22

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
An aerial view of Indonesia's capital city of Jakarta.

Indonesia

Electricity production per year: 141.2 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 23

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
A skytrain passes over vehicles on the road during rush hour in Bangkok, Thailand.

Thailand

Electricity production per year: 139 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 24

Click NEXT to read more...

25 biggest electricity producers in the world

Last updated on: March 22, 2013 19:08 IST
Royal Palace is seen at the end of Karl Johans Gate in Oslo, Norway.

Norway

Electricity production per year: 129.9 billion kWh

Global rank in production: 25