Analysis on the macroscopical guideline of energy and electricity in the world

The development of economy and society deeply depend on energy. Electricity is more and more widely used in all the aspect of economy and society as a high-efficient, clean and convenient energy source and the degree of electrification has been a key sign of modernization. According to the statistical data of energy and electricity in the world on recent ten years (1990~2000), This paper analyses the relation and development between the consumption of energy and electricity and the economy development; the relation shows that the electricity has an important role in the energy utility and the development of society. Based on the comparison of the indices of energy and electricity between China and the other countries, the development trend of the consumption of energy and electricity in China is analyzed.