| Rank | Country | Electricity - consumption (billion kWh) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 3,892 |  |
| 2 | China | 3,271 | |
| 3 | Japan | 1,080 | |
| 4 | Russia | 1,003 | |
| 5 | Germany | 549.1 | |
| 6 | Canada | 530 | |
| 7 | India | 517.2 | |
| 8 | France | 480 | |
| 9 | Brazil | 402.2 | |
| 10 | Korea, South | 385.1 | |
Definition: This entry consists of total electricity generated annually plus imports and minus exports, expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution.
Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of January 1, 2009
See also: Electricity - consumption Map
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