Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in France
France: Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 29.35 terawatt-hours in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
29.35 terawatt-hours
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
49th
of 208 countries
All-time high
65.47 terawatt-hours
in 2017
All-time low
28.66 terawatt-hours
in 2024
Years of data
36
1990–2025
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in France, 1990–2025
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in France is 29.35 terawatt-hours, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.4% on the previous year and down 34.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in France peaked at 65.47 terawatt-hours in 2017 and was at its lowest, 28.66 terawatt-hours, in 2024.
France ranks 49th of 208 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in France, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 47.34 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1991 | 60.57 terawatt-hours | +27.9% |
| 1992 | 50.47 terawatt-hours | -16.7% |
| 1993 | 34.61 terawatt-hours | -31.4% |
| 1994 | 33.67 terawatt-hours | -2.7% |
| 1995 | 38.52 terawatt-hours | +14.4% |
| 1996 | 43.35 terawatt-hours | +12.5% |
| 1997 | 39.04 terawatt-hours | -9.9% |
| 1998 | 54.5 terawatt-hours | +39.6% |
| 1999 | 51.59 terawatt-hours | -5.3% |
| 2000 | 49.57 terawatt-hours | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 45.43 terawatt-hours | -8.4% |
| 2002 | 51.79 terawatt-hours | +14.0% |
| 2003 | 56.59 terawatt-hours | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 55.64 terawatt-hours | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 62.63 terawatt-hours | +12.6% |
| 2006 | 56.2 terawatt-hours | -10.3% |
| 2007 | 57.81 terawatt-hours | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 55.2 terawatt-hours | -4.5% |
| 2009 | 50.98 terawatt-hours | -7.6% |
| 2010 | 57.16 terawatt-hours | +12.1% |
| 2011 | 59.24 terawatt-hours | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 56.92 terawatt-hours | -3.9% |
| 2013 | 53.64 terawatt-hours | -5.8% |
| 2014 | 35.8 terawatt-hours | -33.3% |
| 2015 | 44.87 terawatt-hours | +25.3% |
| 2016 | 56.64 terawatt-hours | +26.2% |
| 2017 | 65.47 terawatt-hours | +15.6% |
| 2018 | 49.45 terawatt-hours | -24.5% |
| 2019 | 53.61 terawatt-hours | +8.4% |
| 2020 | 48.39 terawatt-hours | -9.7% |
| 2021 | 48.85 terawatt-hours | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 60.35 terawatt-hours | +23.5% |
| 2023 | 41.06 terawatt-hours | -32.0% |
| 2024 | 28.66 terawatt-hours | -30.2% |
| 2025 | 29.35 terawatt-hours | +2.4% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 29.35 terawatt-hours is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.3 terawatt-hours, 6.8× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- France's 29.35 terawatt-hours is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.15 terawatt-hours, 3.6× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 45.37 terawatt-hours | 33.67 terawatt-hours | 60.57 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 54.18 terawatt-hours | 45.43 terawatt-hours | 62.63 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 53.28 terawatt-hours | 35.8 terawatt-hours | 65.47 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.78 terawatt-hours | 28.66 terawatt-hours | 60.35 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 electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in France?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in France was 29.35 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 65.47 terawatt-hours in 2017.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.66 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- How does France rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- France ranks 49th out of 208 countries with data for 2025.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured in terawatt-hours.