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Countries that use the most electricity

The massive energy demand to power the world

Countries that use the most electricity
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21/05/2026 07:00 ‧ 1 hour ago | StarsInsider

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Although electricity isn’t largely recognized as a human right, many organizations around the world do agree that it is an imperative resource required to uphold other fundamental rights like health, housing, and a decent quality of life. Some nations have caught up to this, and so they use an incredible amount of energy.

Every year, the world consumes around 29,600 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity in order to supply a plethora of things, from factories to megacities and now even vehicles. But some countries consume a lot more than others. So, which ones are at the top of the list? Click on to find out.

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