Oil consumption, annual growth rate in France
France: Oil consumption, annual growth rate was -1.13 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-1.13 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 1,930.0%
World rank
203rd
of 218 countries
All-time high
15.55 % change on previous year
in 1969
All-time low
-15.66 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
60
1966–2025
Oil consumption, annual growth rate in France, 1966–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
France recorded -1.13 % change on previous year for oil consumption, annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 1,930.0% on the previous year and down 180.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil consumption, annual growth rate in France peaked at 15.55 % change on previous year in 1969 and was at its lowest, -15.66 % change on previous year, in 2020.
France ranks 203rd 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.
Oil consumption, annual growth rate in France, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 7.19 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | 14.88 % change on previous year | +107.0% |
| 1968 | 8.36 % change on previous year | -43.8% |
| 1969 | 15.55 % change on previous year | +85.9% |
| 1970 | 13.6 % change on previous year | -12.5% |
| 1971 | 9 % change on previous year | -33.9% |
| 1972 | 11.03 % change on previous year | +22.6% |
| 1973 | 11.48 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1974 | -4.98 % change on previous year | -143.4% |
| 1975 | -8.6 % change on previous year | +72.7% |
| 1976 | 8.17 % change on previous year | -195.0% |
| 1977 | -3.96 % change on previous year | -148.4% |
| 1978 | 4.21 % change on previous year | -206.5% |
| 1979 | -0.5233 % change on previous year | -112.4% |
| 1980 | -7.07 % change on previous year | +1251.6% |
| 1981 | -9.72 % change on previous year | +37.5% |
| 1982 | -7.39 % change on previous year | -24.0% |
| 1983 | -2.4 % change on previous year | -67.6% |
| 1984 | -3.58 % change on previous year | +49.4% |
| 1985 | -1.66 % change on previous year | -53.7% |
| 1986 | 2.02 % change on previous year | -221.6% |
| 1987 | 0.6794 % change on previous year | -66.3% |
| 1988 | -0.6018 % change on previous year | -188.6% |
| 1989 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -544.4% |
| 1990 | -0.1526 % change on previous year | -105.7% |
| 1991 | 7.64 % change on previous year | -5107.0% |
| 1992 | -0.1253 % change on previous year | -101.6% |
| 1993 | -3.33 % change on previous year | +2554.4% |
| 1994 | -2.85 % change on previous year | -14.3% |
| 1995 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -146.7% |
| 1996 | 2.35 % change on previous year | +76.5% |
| 1997 | 0.2036 % change on previous year | -91.3% |
| 1998 | 3.91 % change on previous year | +1820.9% |
| 1999 | 0.3582 % change on previous year | -90.8% |
| 2000 | -1.44 % change on previous year | -502.7% |
| 2001 | -0.0726 % change on previous year | -95.0% |
| 2002 | -2.59 % change on previous year | +3461.6% |
| 2003 | 0.3729 % change on previous year | -114.4% |
| 2004 | 0.872 % change on previous year | +133.8% |
| 2005 | -1.98 % change on previous year | -326.8% |
| 2006 | -0.2327 % change on previous year | -88.2% |
| 2007 | -2.39 % change on previous year | +927.3% |
| 2008 | -2.06 % change on previous year | -13.8% |
| 2009 | -4.05 % change on previous year | +96.5% |
| 2010 | -3.07 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 2011 | -1.57 % change on previous year | -48.8% |
| 2012 | -3.4 % change on previous year | +116.4% |
| 2013 | -1.28 % change on previous year | -62.4% |
| 2014 | -3.26 % change on previous year | +155.2% |
| 2015 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -143.2% |
| 2016 | -1.52 % change on previous year | -208.2% |
| 2017 | 1.53 % change on previous year | -200.7% |
| 2018 | -2.5 % change on previous year | -263.2% |
| 2019 | -0.8183 % change on previous year | -67.3% |
| 2020 | -15.66 % change on previous year | +1813.8% |
| 2021 | 7.52 % change on previous year | -148.0% |
| 2022 | -0.1929 % change on previous year | -102.6% |
| 2023 | -1.47 % change on previous year | +664.5% |
| 2024 | -0.0557 % change on previous year | -96.2% |
| 2025 | -1.13 % change on previous year | +1930.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.5 % change on previous year | 7.19 % change on previous year | 15.55 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1970s | 3.94 % change on previous year | -8.6 % change on previous year | 13.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -2.71 % change on previous year | -9.72 % change on previous year | 2.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.9337 % change on previous year | -3.33 % change on previous year | 7.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.36 % change on previous year | -4.05 % change on previous year | 0.872 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.45 % change on previous year | -3.4 % change on previous year | 1.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.83 % change on previous year | -15.66 % change on previous year | 7.52 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 200 Ukraine -0.99 % change on previous year compare
- 201 Hungary -0.9923 % change on previous year compare
- 202 Ireland -1.02 % change on previous year compare
- 204 Netherlands -1.43 % change on previous year compare
- 205 Israel -1.48 % change on previous year compare
- 206 Japan -1.55 % change on previous year compare
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 oil consumption, annual growth rate in France?
- Oil consumption, annual growth rate in France was -1.13 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest oil consumption, annual growth rate recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 15.55 % change on previous year in 1969.
- What is the lowest oil consumption, annual growth rate recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.66 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does France rank for oil consumption, annual growth rate?
- France ranks 203rd out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is oil consumption, annual growth rate rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 180.3%. 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 Oil 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 Oil consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Oil consumption Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Oil consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.