Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels was 65.3% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in French Polynesia, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
French Polynesia recorded 65.3% for share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and down 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in French Polynesia peaked at 76.2% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 60.0%, in 2007.
That places French Polynesia 105th out of 213 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 70.7% | — |
| 2001 | 76.2% | +7.7% |
| 2002 | 71.7% | -5.8% |
| 2003 | 68.1% | -5.1% |
| 2004 | 66.7% | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 64.7% | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 62.3% | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 60.0% | -3.6% |
| 2008 | 63.2% | +5.3% |
| 2009 | 63.8% | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 65.8% | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 68.9% | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 70.8% | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 75.0% | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 70.6% | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 70.6% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 69.1% | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 68.1% | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 70.6% | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 71.0% | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 69.7% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 71.2% | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 66.2% | -7.0% |
| 2023 | 66.2% | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 65.3% | -1.4% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 65.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 60.0%, 1.1× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 65.3% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 75.0%, 87% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 66.7% | 60.0% | 76.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 70.1% | 65.8% | 75.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 67.7% | 65.3% | 71.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
More energy & mining data for French Polynesia
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 3.95 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 0.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in French Polynesia?
- Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels in French Polynesia was 65.3% in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity generation from fossil fuels recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 76.2% in 2001.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from fossil fuels recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.0% in 2007.
- How does French Polynesia rank for share of electricity generation from fossil fuels?
- French Polynesia ranks 105th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of electricity generation from fossil fuels rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.