France vs Spain: Electricity production capacities by main fuel groups and operator

France
158,474
in 2024
Spain
135,952
in 2024
France rank
2nd
Spain rank
4th

Electricity production capacities by main fuel groups and operator over time

  • France
  • Spain
50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k150.0k199020072024

How they compare

France currently reports 158,474 against 135,952 in Spain, a difference of 22,522.

That makes France's figure about 1.2 times Spain's.

Across all 35 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.

France ranks 2nd and Spain ranks 4th of 37 countries.

France has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Spain Difference Ahead
1990s 108,663 45,815 62,847 France
2000s 116,517 73,870 42,648 France
2010s 131,036 105,190 25,845 France
2020s 147,573 121,572 26,001 France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity production capacities by main fuel groups and operator, France or Spain?
France, at 158,474 against 135,952 in Spain as of 2024.
What is the difference in electricity production capacities by main fuel groups and operator between France and Spain?
22,522, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Spain?
35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do France and Spain rank globally for electricity production capacities by main fuel groups and operator?
France ranks 2nd and Spain ranks 4th of 37 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Electricity production capacities by main fuel groups and operator. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Electricity production capacities by main fuel groups and operator
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
41 places, 1,309 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed