Imports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in France
France: Imports of electricity and derived heat by partner country was 15,130 Gigawatt-hour in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
15,130 Gigawatt-hour
Change on year
down 40.5%
World rank
14th
of 51 countries
All-time high
52,437 Gigawatt-hour
in 2022
All-time low
2,860 Gigawatt-hour
in 1995
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Imports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in France, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Gigawatt-hour.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in France stood at 15,130 Gigawatt-hour.
That represents a change of down 40.5% on the previous year and up 92.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in France peaked at 52,437 Gigawatt-hour in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2,860 Gigawatt-hour, in 1995.
That places France 14th out of 51 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in France, year by year
| Year | Gigawatt-hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6,674 Gigawatt-hour | — |
| 1991 | 5,516 Gigawatt-hour | -17.4% |
| 1992 | 4,737 Gigawatt-hour | -14.1% |
| 1993 | 3,663 Gigawatt-hour | -22.7% |
| 1994 | 3,718 Gigawatt-hour | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 2,860 Gigawatt-hour | -23.1% |
| 1996 | 3,617 Gigawatt-hour | +26.5% |
| 1997 | 4,238 Gigawatt-hour | +17.2% |
| 1998 | 4,590 Gigawatt-hour | +8.3% |
| 1999 | 4,965 Gigawatt-hour | +8.2% |
| 2000 | 3,695 Gigawatt-hour | -25.6% |
| 2001 | 4,471 Gigawatt-hour | +21.0% |
| 2002 | 3,705 Gigawatt-hour | -17.1% |
| 2003 | 6,959 Gigawatt-hour | +87.8% |
| 2004 | 6,571 Gigawatt-hour | -5.6% |
| 2005 | 8,062 Gigawatt-hour | +22.7% |
| 2006 | 8,522 Gigawatt-hour | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 10,782 Gigawatt-hour | +26.5% |
| 2008 | 10,748 Gigawatt-hour | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 18,517 Gigawatt-hour | +72.3% |
| 2010 | 19,475 Gigawatt-hour | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 9,501 Gigawatt-hour | -51.2% |
| 2012 | 12,213 Gigawatt-hour | +28.5% |
| 2013 | 11,687 Gigawatt-hour | -4.3% |
| 2014 | 7,873 Gigawatt-hour | -32.6% |
| 2015 | 9,961 Gigawatt-hour | +26.5% |
| 2016 | 19,903 Gigawatt-hour | +99.8% |
| 2017 | 21,119 Gigawatt-hour | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 13,512 Gigawatt-hour | -36.0% |
| 2019 | 15,632 Gigawatt-hour | +15.7% |
| 2020 | 19,536 Gigawatt-hour | +25.0% |
| 2021 | 24,334 Gigawatt-hour | +24.6% |
| 2022 | 52,437 Gigawatt-hour | +115.5% |
| 2023 | 25,432 Gigawatt-hour | -51.5% |
| 2024 | 15,130 Gigawatt-hour | -40.5% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 15,130 Gigawatt-hour is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9,210 Gigawatt-hour, 1.6× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- France's 15,130 Gigawatt-hour is above the median for high income countries, which is 14,354 Gigawatt-hour, 1.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,458 Gigawatt-hour | 2,860 Gigawatt-hour | 6,674 Gigawatt-hour | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,203 Gigawatt-hour | 3,695 Gigawatt-hour | 18,517 Gigawatt-hour | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,088 Gigawatt-hour | 7,873 Gigawatt-hour | 21,119 Gigawatt-hour | 10 |
| 2020s | 27,374 Gigawatt-hour | 15,130 Gigawatt-hour | 52,437 Gigawatt-hour | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
More energy & mining data for France
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 0.2519 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (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)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 12.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in France?
- Imports of electricity and derived heat by partner country in France was 15,130 Gigawatt-hour in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest imports of electricity and derived heat by partner country recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 52,437 Gigawatt-hour in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of electricity and derived heat by partner country recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,860 Gigawatt-hour in 1995.
- How does France rank for imports of electricity and derived heat by partner country?
- France ranks 14th out of 51 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of electricity and derived heat by partner country rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 92.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Imports of electricity and derived heat by partner country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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