Biofuel production by region in France
France: Biofuel production by region was 16.59 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Biofuel production by region in France, 1992–2025
Source: Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
France recorded 16.59 terawatt-hours for biofuel production by region in 2025.
The figure is down 22.8% on the previous year and down 46.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, biofuel production by region in France peaked at 31.01 terawatt-hours in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.0262 terawatt-hours, in 1992.
That places France 12th out of 24 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Biofuel production by region in France, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0.0262 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1993 | 0.2924 terawatt-hours | +1013.9% |
| 1994 | 0.9494 terawatt-hours | +224.7% |
| 1995 | 1.86 terawatt-hours | +96.1% |
| 1996 | 2.68 terawatt-hours | +43.9% |
| 1997 | 3.21 terawatt-hours | +19.7% |
| 1998 | 3 terawatt-hours | -6.5% |
| 1999 | 3.15 terawatt-hours | +5.1% |
| 2000 | 3.78 terawatt-hours | +19.8% |
| 2001 | 3.77 terawatt-hours | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 4.03 terawatt-hours | +7.1% |
| 2003 | 4.43 terawatt-hours | +9.8% |
| 2004 | 4.64 terawatt-hours | +4.8% |
| 2005 | 7.5 terawatt-hours | +61.5% |
| 2006 | 7.87 terawatt-hours | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 13.11 terawatt-hours | +66.7% |
| 2008 | 24.18 terawatt-hours | +84.4% |
| 2009 | 27.06 terawatt-hours | +11.9% |
| 2010 | 26.37 terawatt-hours | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 26.24 terawatt-hours | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 30.63 terawatt-hours | +16.7% |
| 2013 | 28.55 terawatt-hours | -6.8% |
| 2014 | 28.88 terawatt-hours | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 30.71 terawatt-hours | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 28.09 terawatt-hours | -8.5% |
| 2017 | 27.35 terawatt-hours | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 31.01 terawatt-hours | +13.4% |
| 2019 | 28.91 terawatt-hours | -6.8% |
| 2020 | 26.95 terawatt-hours | -6.8% |
| 2021 | 22.43 terawatt-hours | -16.8% |
| 2022 | 21.32 terawatt-hours | -5.0% |
| 2023 | 20.56 terawatt-hours | -3.5% |
| 2024 | 21.49 terawatt-hours | +4.5% |
| 2025 | 16.59 terawatt-hours | -22.8% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 16.59 terawatt-hours is above the median for high income countries, which is 11.42 terawatt-hours, 1.5× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- France's 16.59 terawatt-hours is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.16 terawatt-hours, 1.5× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Biofuel production by region in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +1013.9% | 0.0262 terawatt-hours | 0.2924 terawatt-hours |
| 1994 | +224.7% | 0.2924 terawatt-hours | 0.9494 terawatt-hours |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.9 terawatt-hours | 0.0262 terawatt-hours | 3.21 terawatt-hours | 8 |
| 2000s | 10.04 terawatt-hours | 3.77 terawatt-hours | 27.06 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.68 terawatt-hours | 26.24 terawatt-hours | 31.01 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.56 terawatt-hours | 16.59 terawatt-hours | 26.95 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is biofuel production by region in France?
- Biofuel production by region in France was 16.59 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest biofuel production by region recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 31.01 terawatt-hours in 2018.
- What is the lowest biofuel production by region recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0262 terawatt-hours in 1992.
- How does France rank for biofuel production by region?
- France ranks 12th out of 24 countries with data for 2025.
- Is biofuel production by region rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Biofuel production by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Includes biogasoline (such as ethanol) and biodiesel. Volumes have been adjusted for energy content.