Chart Library
2026-11-06

Electricity Rises to ~60% of Global Energy Investment in 2026e, With China the Largest at ~$950bn

Electricity Rises to ~60% of Global Energy Investment in 2026e, With China the Largest at ~$950bn

Key points

IEA energy investment by region and share by category, 2015 vs 2026e | Electricity-related investment climbs to about 60% of the total in 2026 from under 40% in 2015; China leads at roughly $950bn

Image source: @IEA