8 Countries that Produce the Most Electricity in the World

1. The United States of America

Production of electricity (in terawatt hours): 4303.0

Ranking according to total production of electricity: 2

Production of electricity per capita (in megawatts): 13.3

Ranking according to production of electricity per capita: 2

Overall score: 4

Only China produces more electricity in the world than the United States, but it is the per capita production which has propelled the United States of America to the top of the 8 countries that produce the most electricity in the world. Well over 50% of the total production of electricity in the country is powered by coal and natural gas, which has raised debate over the methods used to create electricity, as these fossil fuels have contributed significantly to climate change.