Adjusted savings: energy depletion in China
China: Adjusted savings: energy depletion was 121.15 billion current US$ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Adjusted savings: energy depletion in China, 1970–2021
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2021, adjusted savings: energy depletion in China stood at 121.15 billion current US$.
That represents a change of up 129.8% on the previous year and down 48.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adjusted savings: energy depletion in China peaked at 236.52 billion current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 9.85 million current US$, in 1970.
China ranks 3rd of 207 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.30 billion current US$ | 9.85 million current US$ | 18.38 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.49 billion current US$ | 9.00 billion current US$ | 22.37 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.35 billion current US$ | 6.22 billion current US$ | 18.66 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 64.54 billion current US$ | 17.54 billion current US$ | 195.34 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 117.96 billion current US$ | 52.36 billion current US$ | 236.52 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 86.93 billion current US$ | 52.72 billion current US$ | 121.15 billion current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near China
- 1 United States 178.21 billion current US$ compare
- 2 Russia 148.66 billion current US$ compare
- 4 Saudi Arabia 62.42 billion current US$ compare
- 5 Norway 38.82 billion current US$ compare
- 6 Brazil 35.44 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for China
- DEC alternative conversion factor 7.19 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 157.71 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 21.94 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -817.92 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -113.76 billion current US$ (2025)
- GNI per capita 99,084 current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 14,230 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 139.37 trillion current LCU (2025)
- GNI 19.38 trillion current US$ (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method 20.02 trillion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adjusted savings: energy depletion in China?
- Adjusted savings: energy depletion in China was 121.15 billion current US$ in 2021, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest adjusted savings: energy depletion recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 236.52 billion current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest adjusted savings: energy depletion recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.85 million current US$ in 1970.
- How does China rank for adjusted savings: energy depletion?
- China ranks 3rd out of 207 countries with data for 2021.
- Is adjusted savings: energy depletion rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Adjusted savings: energy depletion (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Energy depletion is the ratio of the value of the stock of energy resources to the remaining reserve lifetime (capped at 25 years). It covers coal, crude oil, and natural gas. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.