Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in France
France: Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables was 22.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in France, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
France recorded 22.2% for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in 2024.
The figure is up 10.2% on the previous year and down 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in France peaked at 22.5% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1965.
France ranks 1st of 79 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 | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.2% | 3.0% | 15.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.5% | 15.7% | 18.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.6% | 18.7% | 20.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.0% | 20.0% | 22.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.3% | 17.6% | 22.2% | 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 direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in France?
- Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in France was 22.2% in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 22.5% in 2014.
- What is the lowest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1965.
- How does France rank for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables?
- France ranks 1st out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. 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 (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of the total (direct) primary energy.