Coal consumption, annual growth rate in France
France: Coal consumption, annual growth rate was -5.12 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-5.12 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 11.3%
World rank
77th
of 137 countries
All-time high
34.16 % change on previous year
in 2021
All-time low
-29.51 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
60
1966–2025
Coal consumption, annual growth rate in France, 1966–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
France recorded -5.12 % change on previous year for coal consumption, annual growth rate in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.3% on the previous year and down 11.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal consumption, annual growth rate in France peaked at 34.16 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -29.51 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places France 77th out of 137 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.
Coal consumption, annual growth rate in France, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | -7.23 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | -1.33 % change on previous year | -81.6% |
| 1968 | -4.13 % change on previous year | +210.3% |
| 1969 | -0.04 % change on previous year | -99.0% |
| 1970 | -5.14 % change on previous year | +12766.7% |
| 1971 | -9.62 % change on previous year | +87.0% |
| 1972 | -12.19 % change on previous year | +26.7% |
| 1973 | -0.5092 % change on previous year | -95.8% |
| 1974 | 0.7703 % change on previous year | -251.3% |
| 1975 | -9.92 % change on previous year | -1387.2% |
| 1976 | 13.28 % change on previous year | -234.0% |
| 1977 | 0.6575 % change on previous year | -95.1% |
| 1978 | -0.6708 % change on previous year | -202.0% |
| 1979 | 7.64 % change on previous year | -1239.0% |
| 1980 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -81.3% |
| 1981 | -11.48 % change on previous year | -902.5% |
| 1982 | 2.69 % change on previous year | -123.4% |
| 1983 | -10.77 % change on previous year | -500.9% |
| 1984 | -3.43 % change on previous year | -68.2% |
| 1985 | -2.36 % change on previous year | -31.3% |
| 1986 | -17.88 % change on previous year | +659.2% |
| 1987 | -4.48 % change on previous year | -74.9% |
| 1988 | -2.23 % change on previous year | -50.3% |
| 1989 | 7.99 % change on previous year | -458.4% |
| 1990 | -4.89 % change on previous year | -161.3% |
| 1991 | 6 % change on previous year | -222.6% |
| 1992 | -11.48 % change on previous year | -291.3% |
| 1993 | -21.2 % change on previous year | +84.6% |
| 1994 | -0.8728 % change on previous year | -95.9% |
| 1995 | 6.52 % change on previous year | -846.5% |
| 1996 | 5.11 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 1997 | -12.09 % change on previous year | -336.7% |
| 1998 | 18.44 % change on previous year | -252.5% |
| 1999 | -10.33 % change on previous year | -156.1% |
| 2000 | -3.03 % change on previous year | -70.6% |
| 2001 | -15.85 % change on previous year | +422.3% |
| 2002 | 7.33 % change on previous year | -146.2% |
| 2003 | 5.97 % change on previous year | -18.5% |
| 2004 | -3.73 % change on previous year | -162.5% |
| 2005 | 3.18 % change on previous year | -185.3% |
| 2006 | -7.59 % change on previous year | -338.3% |
| 2007 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -145.4% |
| 2008 | -5.22 % change on previous year | -251.5% |
| 2009 | -12.77 % change on previous year | +144.7% |
| 2010 | 7.42 % change on previous year | -158.1% |
| 2011 | -10.42 % change on previous year | -240.4% |
| 2012 | 11.15 % change on previous year | -207.0% |
| 2013 | 6.22 % change on previous year | -44.2% |
| 2014 | -26.62 % change on previous year | -528.0% |
| 2015 | -4.6 % change on previous year | -82.7% |
| 2016 | -2.7 % change on previous year | -41.2% |
| 2017 | 9.58 % change on previous year | -454.2% |
| 2018 | -8.11 % change on previous year | -184.6% |
| 2019 | -20.74 % change on previous year | +155.8% |
| 2020 | -29.51 % change on previous year | +42.3% |
| 2021 | 34.16 % change on previous year | -215.8% |
| 2022 | -14.26 % change on previous year | -141.7% |
| 2023 | -23.6 % change on previous year | +65.5% |
| 2024 | -5.77 % change on previous year | -75.5% |
| 2025 | -5.12 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -3.18 % change on previous year | -7.23 % change on previous year | -0.04 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1970s | -1.57 % change on previous year | -12.19 % change on previous year | 13.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -4.05 % change on previous year | -17.88 % change on previous year | 7.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.48 % change on previous year | -21.2 % change on previous year | 18.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.83 % change on previous year | -15.85 % change on previous year | 7.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.88 % change on previous year | -26.62 % change on previous year | 11.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -7.35 % change on previous year | -29.51 % change on previous year | 34.16 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 74 Japan -3.81 % change on previous year compare
- 75 Nigeria -4.34 % change on previous year compare
- 76 Russian Federation -5.1 % change on previous year compare
- 78 Georgia -5.23 % change on previous year compare
- 79 Germany -5.58 % change on previous year compare
- 80 Serbia -5.81 % change on previous year compare
More energy & mining data for France
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fuel imports 12.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2024)
- Gas production 0.1487 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2.23 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.1487 terawatt-hours (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coal consumption, annual growth rate in France?
- Coal consumption, annual growth rate in France was -5.12 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest coal consumption, annual growth rate recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 34.16 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest coal consumption, annual growth rate recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -29.51 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does France rank for coal consumption, annual growth rate?
- France ranks 77th out of 137 countries with data for 2025.
- Is coal consumption, annual growth rate rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Coal consumption, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Coal consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Coal consumption Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Coal consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.