Share elec by source in France
France: Share elec by source was 0.3053 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.3053
Change on year
up 68.1%
World rank
79th
of 210 countries
All-time high
12.03
in 1985
All-time low
0.1816
in 2024
Years of data
41
1985–2025
Share elec by source in France, 1985–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, share elec by source in France stood at 0.3053.
The figure is up 68.1% on the previous year and down 85.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share elec by source in France peaked at 12.03 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0.1816, in 2024.
That places France 79th out of 210 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.
Share elec by source in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 12.03 | — |
| 1986 | 8.58 | -28.7% |
| 1987 | 7.27 | -15.3% |
| 1988 | 6.39 | -12.1% |
| 1989 | 8.01 | +25.3% |
| 1990 | 7.56 | -5.5% |
| 1991 | 8.8 | +16.3% |
| 1992 | 7.46 | -15.1% |
| 1993 | 4.48 | -40.0% |
| 1994 | 4.42 | -1.3% |
| 1995 | 4.94 | +11.8% |
| 1996 | 5.52 | +11.8% |
| 1997 | 4.44 | -19.6% |
| 1998 | 6.63 | +49.2% |
| 1999 | 5.64 | -15.0% |
| 2000 | 5.07 | -10.0% |
| 2001 | 3.77 | -25.6% |
| 2002 | 4.29 | +13.7% |
| 2003 | 4.7 | +9.4% |
| 2004 | 4.3 | -8.4% |
| 2005 | 4.83 | +12.3% |
| 2006 | 4.03 | -16.5% |
| 2007 | 4.35 | +7.9% |
| 2008 | 4.07 | -6.5% |
| 2009 | 4.1 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 4.15 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 3.06 | -26.3% |
| 2012 | 3.78 | +23.4% |
| 2013 | 4.13 | +9.3% |
| 2014 | 1.99 | -51.9% |
| 2015 | 2.07 | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 1.83 | -11.6% |
| 2017 | 2.31 | +25.9% |
| 2018 | 1.44 | -37.4% |
| 2019 | 0.6437 | -55.4% |
| 2020 | 0.5861 | -8.9% |
| 2021 | 0.9885 | +68.7% |
| 2022 | 0.888 | -10.2% |
| 2023 | 0.3104 | -65.1% |
| 2024 | 0.1816 | -41.5% |
| 2025 | 0.3053 | +68.1% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 0.3053 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.3196, 96% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.45 | 6.39 | 12.03 | 5 |
| 1990s | 5.99 | 4.42 | 8.8 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.35 | 3.77 | 5.07 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.54 | 0.6437 | 4.15 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5433 | 0.1816 | 0.9885 | 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 share elec by source in France?
- Share elec by source in France was 0.3053 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share elec by source recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 12.03 in 1985.
- What is the lowest share elec by source recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1816 in 2024.
- How does France rank for share elec by source?
- France ranks 79th out of 210 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share elec by source rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 85.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share elec by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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