Primary energy use by source in France
France: Primary energy use by source was 50.3 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy use by source in France, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, primary energy use by source in France stood at 50.3 terawatt-hours.
The figure is up 6.1% on the previous year and up 130.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy use by source in France peaked at 51.36 terawatt-hours in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places France 9th out of 79 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
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 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0088 terawatt-hours | 0.0003 terawatt-hours | 0.0369 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.22 terawatt-hours | 0.048 terawatt-hours | 7.91 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.49 terawatt-hours | 9.95 terawatt-hours | 35.35 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 44.35 terawatt-hours | 37.55 terawatt-hours | 51.36 terawatt-hours | 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 use by source in France?
- Primary energy use by source in France was 50.3 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary energy use by source recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 51.36 terawatt-hours in 2023.
- What is the lowest primary energy use by source recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does France rank for primary energy use by source?
- France ranks 9th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy use by source rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 130.9%. 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) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy use by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.