Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in France
France: Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate was -2.05 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-2.05 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 5.2%
World rank
188th
of 218 countries
All-time high
10.43 % change on previous year
in 1969
All-time low
-13.73 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
60
1966–2025
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in France, 1966–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in France is -2.05 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.2% on the previous year and down 178.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in France peaked at 10.43 % change on previous year in 1969 and was at its lowest, -13.73 % change on previous year, in 2020.
France ranks 188th of 218 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in France, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 0.9179 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 8.45 % change on previous year | +820.3% |
| 1968 | 4.38 % change on previous year | -48.1% |
| 1969 | 10.43 % change on previous year | +138.0% |
| 1970 | 8.01 % change on previous year | -23.2% |
| 1971 | 4.66 % change on previous year | -41.9% |
| 1972 | 6.24 % change on previous year | +33.9% |
| 1973 | 9.66 % change on previous year | +54.8% |
| 1974 | -3.27 % change on previous year | -133.8% |
| 1975 | -7.13 % change on previous year | +118.2% |
| 1976 | 8.98 % change on previous year | -225.9% |
| 1977 | -2.3 % change on previous year | -125.6% |
| 1978 | 3.58 % change on previous year | -255.8% |
| 1979 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -39.5% |
| 1980 | -4.19 % change on previous year | -293.4% |
| 1981 | -8.6 % change on previous year | +105.6% |
| 1982 | -4.97 % change on previous year | -42.3% |
| 1983 | -2.82 % change on previous year | -43.2% |
| 1984 | -2.67 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 1985 | -0.3332 % change on previous year | -87.5% |
| 1986 | -1.9 % change on previous year | +470.9% |
| 1987 | -0.0231 % change on previous year | -98.8% |
| 1988 | -0.8221 % change on previous year | +3464.7% |
| 1989 | 2.54 % change on previous year | -409.3% |
| 1990 | 0.3862 % change on previous year | -84.8% |
| 1991 | 7.77 % change on previous year | +1910.5% |
| 1992 | -1.76 % change on previous year | -122.6% |
| 1993 | -4.52 % change on previous year | +157.4% |
| 1994 | -3 % change on previous year | -33.7% |
| 1995 | 2.95 % change on previous year | -198.4% |
| 1996 | 4.4 % change on previous year | +49.4% |
| 1997 | -2.16 % change on previous year | -149.1% |
| 1998 | 5.98 % change on previous year | -376.8% |
| 1999 | -0.4928 % change on previous year | -108.2% |
| 2000 | -0.1345 % change on previous year | -72.7% |
| 2001 | -0.4184 % change on previous year | +211.1% |
| 2002 | -1.15 % change on previous year | +173.7% |
| 2003 | 2.04 % change on previous year | -278.0% |
| 2004 | 0.7641 % change on previous year | -62.5% |
| 2005 | -0.4031 % change on previous year | -152.8% |
| 2006 | -1.79 % change on previous year | +344.3% |
| 2007 | -2.01 % change on previous year | +12.0% |
| 2008 | -0.8352 % change on previous year | -58.4% |
| 2009 | -4.69 % change on previous year | +461.3% |
| 2010 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -136.1% |
| 2011 | -5.9 % change on previous year | -448.7% |
| 2012 | -0.3115 % change on previous year | -94.7% |
| 2013 | 0.2412 % change on previous year | -177.4% |
| 2014 | -9.31 % change on previous year | -3959.5% |
| 2015 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -128.1% |
| 2016 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -42.4% |
| 2017 | 1.78 % change on previous year | +18.0% |
| 2018 | -3.52 % change on previous year | -297.7% |
| 2019 | -1.42 % change on previous year | -59.5% |
| 2020 | -13.73 % change on previous year | +865.1% |
| 2021 | 8.3 % change on previous year | -160.4% |
| 2022 | -4.36 % change on previous year | -152.5% |
| 2023 | -5.85 % change on previous year | +34.3% |
| 2024 | -2.16 % change on previous year | -63.1% |
| 2025 | -2.05 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.05 % change on previous year | 0.9179 % change on previous year | 10.43 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1970s | 3.06 % change on previous year | -7.13 % change on previous year | 9.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -2.38 % change on previous year | -8.6 % change on previous year | 2.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.9562 % change on previous year | -4.52 % change on previous year | 7.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.8619 % change on previous year | -4.69 % change on previous year | 2.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.26 % change on previous year | -9.31 % change on previous year | 2.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.31 % change on previous year | -13.73 % change on previous year | 8.3 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for France
- 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)
- Gas production per person 2.23 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in France?
- Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in France was -2.05 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 10.43 % change on previous year in 1969.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.73 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does France rank for fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate?
- France ranks 188th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 178.2%. 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 Fossil fuel 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 Fossil fuel consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Fossil fuel 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 Fossil fuel consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.