Primary energy from solar per person in France
France: Primary energy from solar per person was 487.03 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy from solar 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
The most recent figure for primary energy from solar per person in France is 487.03 kilowatt-hours per person, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 61 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 33.2% on the previous year and up 335.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from solar per person in France peaked at 487.03 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 kilowatt-hours per person, in 1965.
France ranks 33rd of 79 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0373 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0.077 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4651 kilowatt-hours per person | 0.0878 kilowatt-hours per person | 2.76 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 97.46 kilowatt-hours per person | 9.78 kilowatt-hours per person | 175.68 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 314.21 kilowatt-hours per person | 191.44 kilowatt-hours per person | 487.03 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 solar per person in France?
- Primary energy from solar per person in France was 487.03 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 solar per person recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 487.03 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025.
- What is the lowest primary energy from solar per person recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 kilowatt-hours per person in 1965.
- How does France rank for primary energy from solar per person?
- France ranks 33rd out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from solar per person rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 335.3%. 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 solar per person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in kilowatt-hours of total energy supply per person.