Oil production in France
France: Oil production was 6.92 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Oil production in France, 1900–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
France recorded 6.92 terawatt-hours for oil production in 2024.
The figure is down 6.3% on the previous year and down 31.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oil production in France peaked at 46.94 terawatt-hours in 1988 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1900.
France ranks 72nd of 219 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.1803 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.6397 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.7897 terawatt-hours | 0.6397 terawatt-hours | 0.8722 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.8606 terawatt-hours | 0.8141 terawatt-hours | 0.9188 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.6513 terawatt-hours | 0.3373 terawatt-hours | 0.8025 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1950s | 9.53 terawatt-hours | 1.49 terawatt-hours | 18.82 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1960s | 30.04 terawatt-hours | 22.99 terawatt-hours | 34.87 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1970s | 15.59 terawatt-hours | 11.96 terawatt-hours | 26.85 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 25.78 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 46.94 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 34.93 terawatt-hours | 22.7 terawatt-hours | 43.15 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.24 terawatt-hours | 11.86 terawatt-hours | 21.29 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.44 terawatt-hours | 9.14 terawatt-hours | 11.82 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.63 terawatt-hours | 6.92 terawatt-hours | 8.18 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
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)
- Fuel exports 4.4% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.6% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 48.24 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is oil production in France?
- Oil production in France was 6.92 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest oil production recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 46.94 terawatt-hours in 1988.
- What is the lowest oil production recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1900.
- How does France rank for oil production?
- France ranks 72nd out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is oil production rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Oil production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours. Includes crude oil, condensates, natural gas liquids, and other liquid fuels.