Installed solar pv capacity in France
France: Installed solar pv capacity was 31.44 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar pv capacity in France, 2000–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for installed solar pv capacity in France is 31.44, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 22.5% on the previous year and up 361.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar pv capacity in France peaked at 31.44 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.007, in 2000.
France ranks 11th of 218 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Installed solar pv capacity in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.007 | — |
| 2001 | 0.007 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.008 | +14.3% |
| 2003 | 0.009 | +12.5% |
| 2004 | 0.011 | +22.2% |
| 2005 | 0.013 | +18.2% |
| 2006 | 0.015 | +15.4% |
| 2007 | 0.026 | +73.3% |
| 2008 | 0.08 | +207.7% |
| 2009 | 0.277 | +246.2% |
| 2010 | 1.04 | +276.9% |
| 2011 | 2.99 | +186.3% |
| 2012 | 4.3 | +43.9% |
| 2013 | 5.16 | +20.0% |
| 2014 | 5.86 | +13.6% |
| 2015 | 6.82 | +16.3% |
| 2016 | 7.32 | +7.3% |
| 2017 | 7.66 | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 8.86 | +15.8% |
| 2019 | 9.96 | +12.4% |
| 2020 | 11.29 | +13.3% |
| 2021 | 14.39 | +27.5% |
| 2022 | 16.99 | +18.1% |
| 2023 | 20.32 | +19.6% |
| 2024 | 25.67 | +26.3% |
| 2025 | 31.44 | +22.5% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 31.44 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.01, 31.3× the median. (76 countries reporting)
- France's 31.44 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.57, 20.0× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Installed solar pv capacity in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +276.9% | 0.277 | 1.04 |
| 2009 | +246.2% | 0.08 | 0.277 |
| 2008 | +207.7% | 0.026 | 0.08 |
| 2011 | +186.3% | 1.04 | 2.99 |
| 2007 | +73.3% | 0.015 | 0.026 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0453 | 0.007 | 0.277 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6 | 1.04 | 9.96 | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.02 | 11.29 | 31.44 | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
More energy & mining data for France
- Ores and metals imports 2.3% (2025)
- 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)
- Gas production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar pv capacity in France?
- Installed solar pv capacity in France was 31.44 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar pv capacity recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 31.44 in 2025.
- What is the lowest installed solar pv capacity recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.007 in 2000.
- How does France rank for installed solar pv capacity?
- France ranks 11th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is installed solar pv capacity rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 361.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Installed solar pv capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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