Renewable Energy Consumption: France
France's renewable energy consumption is currently 16.2 % of total as of 2021. # France Renewable Energy Consumption France's renewable energy consumption reached 16.
Current (2021)
16.2 % of total
-3.6% y/y
Peak (2020)
16.8 % of total
Low (2006)
8.5 % of total
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1990–2021 · 32 pts
Renewable Energy Consumption — France
1990 — 2021
Renewable Energy Consumption — France
Analysis# France Renewable Energy Consumption
France's renewable energy consumption reached 16.2% of total energy in 2021, approaching its all-time peak of 16.8% recorded in 2020. This represents a dramatic shift from 2006, when renewables accounted for just 8.5% of the national energy mix. Over the three-decade period from 1990 to 2021, France increased renewable energy consumption by 54.3%, demonstrating a sustained commitment to diversifying its energy sources beyond nuclear and fossil fuels.
The period from 2012 to 2021 shows accelerating growth, with renewable energy rising from 12.3% to 16.2%. The most significant gains occurred between 2018 and 2020, when consumption jumped from 15.2% to 16.8%. The slight dip to 16.2% in 2021 suggests a temporary plateau rather than a reversal in momentum, indicating France remains on track toward its renewable energy targets.
Historical Data
32 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16.2 % of total | -3.57% |
| 2020 | 16.8 % of total | +8.39% |
| 2019 | 15.5 % of total | +1.97% |
| 2018 | 15.2 % of total | +7.80% |
| 2017 | 14.1 % of total | -0.70% |
| 2016 | 14.2 % of total | +6.77% |
| 2015 | 13.3 % of total | +0.76% |
| 2014 | 13.2 % of total | -1.49% |
| 2013 | 13.4 % of total | +8.94% |
| 2012 | 12.3 % of total | +16.04% |
| 2011 | 10.6 % of total | -10.92% |
| 2010 | 11.9 % of total | +6.25% |
| 2009 | 11.2 % of total | +6.67% |
| 2008 | 10.5 % of total | +11.70% |
| 2007 | 9.4 % of total | +10.59% |
| 2006 | 8.5 % of total | -1.16% |
| 2005 | 8.6 % of total | -3.37% |
| 2004 | 8.9 % of total | +1.14% |
| 2003 | 8.8 % of total | +1.15% |
| 2002 | 8.7 % of total | -7.45% |
Show all 32 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 9.4 % of total | +1.08% |
| 2000 | 9.3 % of total | -5.10% |
| 1999 | 9.8 % of total | +1.03% |
| 1998 | 9.7 % of total | -3.00% |
| 1997 | 10 % of total | -4.76% |
| 1996 | 10.5 % of total | -1.87% |
| 1995 | 10.7 % of total | -2.73% |
| 1994 | 11 % of total | +0.92% |
| 1993 | 10.9 % of total | -3.54% |
| 1992 | 11.3 % of total | +1.80% |
| 1991 | 11.1 % of total | +5.71% |
| 1990 | 10.5 % of total | — |
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