Top Energy Producers and Consumers

The United States produces the most energy in the world, and it also uses the most—almost double the amount used by China, the world’s second-largest energy consumer. Here’s a look at the world’s top 10 energy consumers and producers as of 2004.

Producers

Country % of total world energy produced
1. United States 16%
2. China 13%
3. Russia 12%
4. Saudi Arabia 5%
5. Canada 4%
Source: U.S. Department of Energy

Consumers

Country consumed % of total world energy consumed
1. United States 25%
2. China 13%
3. Russia 7%
4. Japan 5%
5. India 3%
Source: U.S. Department of Energy

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