Primary energy from nuclear per person in France
France: Primary energy from nuclear per person was 17,734 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy from nuclear per person in France, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilowatt-hours per person.
Analysis
France recorded 17,734 kilowatt-hours per person for primary energy from nuclear per person in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.4% on the previous year and down 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from nuclear per person in France peaked at 22,204 kilowatt-hours per person in 2004 and was at its lowest, 55.73 kilowatt-hours per person, in 1965.
France ranks 1st of 217 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 134.48 kilowatt-hours per person | 55.73 kilowatt-hours per person | 216.64 kilowatt-hours per person | 5 |
| 1970s | 1,041 kilowatt-hours per person | 340.58 kilowatt-hours per person | 2,257 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,531 kilowatt-hours per person | 3,441 kilowatt-hours per person | 16,248 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 19,111 kilowatt-hours per person | 16,700 kilowatt-hours per person | 20,624 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 21,502 kilowatt-hours per person | 19,675 kilowatt-hours per person | 22,204 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,720 kilowatt-hours per person | 18,396 kilowatt-hours per person | 21,034 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,271 kilowatt-hours per person | 13,476 kilowatt-hours per person | 17,734 kilowatt-hours per person | 6 |
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 48.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy from nuclear per person in France?
- Primary energy from nuclear per person in France was 17,734 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary energy from nuclear per person recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 22,204 kilowatt-hours per person in 2004.
- What is the lowest primary energy from nuclear per person recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 55.73 kilowatt-hours per person in 1965.
- How does France rank for primary energy from nuclear per person?
- France ranks 1st out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from nuclear per person rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.2%. 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); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy from nuclear per person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in kilowatt-hours of total energy supply per person.