China September Total Electricity Consumption Released: Continued Economic Momentum Evident

The National Energy Administration released China’s total electricity consumption data for September on September 20, 2026.The previous reference value was 1,033.2 billion kWh, reflecting the electricity demand across all sectors of society for the month.Total electricity consumption encompasses all sectors, including primary, secondary, and tertiary industries as well as residential usage. This includes the total power consumption by industry, agriculture, commerce, households, and public facilities. This indicator serves as a key measure of economic performance, with changes in electricity consumption directly reflecting economic vitality.This data is of moderately high importance and is calculated by aggregating electricity consumption across all sectors. The National Energy Administration publishes this data on a monthly basis (with January and February figures released together). The next release is scheduled for November 13, 2026.