China vs World: Population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies

China
113.91
in 2023
World
1,722
in 2023
China rank
2nd
World rank
1st

Population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies over time

  • China
  • World
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How they compare

World currently reports 1,722 against 113.91 in China, a difference of 1,608.

That makes World's figure about 15.1 times China's.

Across all 34 years both countries report, World has been ahead every year.

China ranks 2nd and World ranks 1st of 193 countries.

World has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade China World Difference Ahead
1990s 680.75 2,594 1,914 World
2000s 572.48 2,580 2,008 World
2010s 323.86 2,259 1,935 World
2020s 141.54 1,809 1,667 World

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies, China or World?
World, at 1,722 against 113.91 in China as of 2023.
What is the difference in population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies between China and World?
1,608, with World ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and World?
34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
How do China and World rank globally for population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies?
China ranks 2nd and World ranks 1st of 193 countries.
Where does this data come from?
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies for cooking (in millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Population with primary reliance on polluting fuels and technologies for cooking (in millions)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
208 places, 7,072 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed