France vs Qatar: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

France
58,140
in 2022
Qatar
54,623
in 2022
France rank
38th
Qatar rank
39th

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • France
  • Qatar
020.0k40.0k60.0k200020112022

How they compare

France currently reports 58,140 against 54,623 in Qatar, a difference of 3,517.

That makes France's figure about 1.1 times Qatar's.

The two have swapped places 6 times across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was France ahead.

France ranks 38th and Qatar ranks 39th of 224 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and Qatar in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Qatar Difference Ahead
2000s 53,245 15,198 38,047 France
2010s 50,822 39,417 11,404 France
2020s 50,091 51,841 1,750 Qatar

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, France or Qatar?
France, at 58,140 against 54,623 in Qatar as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between France and Qatar?
3,517, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Qatar?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do France and Qatar rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
France ranks 38th and Qatar ranks 39th of 224 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
247 places, 5,616 data points, 2000–2023
Last refreshed

This dataset provides information on electricity generation and installed capacity, categorized by energy type (renewable and non-renewable) and five technology types (Fossil fuels, Hydropower, Solar energy, Wind energy, and Bioenergy). The data has been sourced from the International Renewable Energy Agency (https://pxweb.irena.org/pxweb/en/IRENASTAT). The indicators on energy transition have been formulated to help users understand the progress in the adoption of renewable energy sources vis-à-vis the increasing energy requirements.