Fossil fuel consumption in French Guiana
French Guiana: Fossil fuel consumption was 0 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption in French Guiana, 1980–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
French Guiana recorded 0 terawatt-hours for fossil fuel consumption in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 45 years on record.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption in French Guiana peaked at 3.96 terawatt-hours in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 2012.
That places French Guiana 211th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.66 terawatt-hours | 1.33 terawatt-hours | 2.35 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.5 terawatt-hours | 2.54 terawatt-hours | 3.96 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.62 terawatt-hours | 2.2 terawatt-hours | 3.41 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6427 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 3.36 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near French Guiana
- 208 Antarctica 0.0508 terawatt-hours compare
- 209 Saint Helena 0.0443 terawatt-hours compare
- 210 Niue 0.0344 terawatt-hours compare
- 211 Northern Mariana Islands 0 terawatt-hours compare
- 211 Reunion 0 terawatt-hours compare
- 211 Tuvalu 0 terawatt-hours compare
More energy & mining data for French Guiana
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2011)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2011)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2011)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2011)
- Coal consumption and sulphur dioxide emissions 1,080 tonnes (2022)
- Gas reserves 0 cubic meters (2021)
- Oil reserves 0 cubic meters (2021)
- Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels 34.7% (2023)
- Primary energy use per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Primary energy use 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption in French Guiana?
- Fossil fuel consumption in French Guiana was 0 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption recorded in French Guiana?
- The highest recorded value was 3.96 terawatt-hours in 1999.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption recorded in French Guiana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 2012.
- How does French Guiana rank for fossil fuel consumption?
- French Guiana ranks 211th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this French Guiana data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuel consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours. Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and gas.