French Polynesia vs Tanzania: Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels
French Polynesia
65.3%
in 2024
Tanzania
67.1%
in 2024
French Polynesia rank
105th
Tanzania rank
104th
Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels over time
- French Polynesia
- Tanzania
How they compare
Tanzania currently reports 67.1% against 65.3% in French Polynesia, a difference of 1.8%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was French Polynesia ahead.
French Polynesia ranks 105th and Tanzania ranks 104th of 213 countries.
French Polynesia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | Tanzania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 66.7% | 27.8% | 39.0% | French Polynesia |
| 2010s | 70.1% | 63.3% | 6.7% | French Polynesia |
| 2020s | 67.7% | 66.4% | 1.3% | French Polynesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of electricity generation from fossil fuels, French Polynesia or Tanzania?
- Tanzania, at 67.1% against 65.3% in French Polynesia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of electricity generation from fossil fuels between French Polynesia and Tanzania?
- 1.8%, with Tanzania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Tanzania?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do French Polynesia and Tanzania rank globally for share of electricity generation from fossil fuels?
- French Polynesia ranks 105th and Tanzania ranks 104th of 213 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.