France Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
France's energy use per capita was 2,881 in 2025, ranked 34th globally. This represents a 8.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
France's energy use per capita stood at 2,881 in 2025, a decline of +255 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2,881 by 2025. France ranked 34th globally.
France’s energy use per capita has fallen sharply from an all‑time peak of 4,327.20 kWh in 2004 to a 2025 trough of 2,881.19 kWh, placing the country 34th globally and ranking it just above Malaysia’s 2,805.43 kWh and just below Japan’s 2,989.80 kWh. The 35‑year series shows a sustained decline of roughly 33 % since the early 2000s, reflecting the combined impact of efficiency gains, a shift toward less energy‑intensive services and the gradual de‑carbonisation of the French electricity mix. The downward trajectory mirrors trends in other advanced economies such as Japan, which has maintained a slightly higher per‑capita consumption, while emerging economies like Malaysia remain lower. Continued policy emphasis on renewable integration, electrification of transport and stricter building standards could deepen the reduction, potentially moving France into the top‑40 lowest‑consumption nations in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2,774 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2,881 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2,881 | −255 | #34 |
| 2023 | 3,136 | +36 | #55 |
| 2022 | 3,100 | −370 | #116 |
| 2021 | 3,470 | +241 | #120 |
| 2020 | 3,228 | −377 | #117 |
| 2019 | 3,606 | −64 | #120 |
| 2018 | 3,669 | −36 | #120 |
| 2017 | 3,705 | −13 | #120 |
| 2016 | 3,718 | −81 | #120 |
| 2015 | 3,799 | +43 | #123 |
| 2014 | 3,756 | −170 | #121 |
| 2013 | 3,926 | −3 | #120 |
| 2012 | 3,929 | −22 | #121 |
| 2011 | 3,951 | −89 | #120 |
| 2010 | 4,040 | +102 | #119 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
France matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw energy use per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
France's energy use per capita was 2,881 in 2025. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 8.1% decrease from the previous year.
France's energy use per capita peaked at 4,327 in 2004.
The lowest energy use per capita in France was 2,881 in 2025.
France ranks 34th globally in energy use per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE. Data sourced from World Bank.
France's energy use per capita is projected to reach 2,881 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of France in 2025 was 2,881. This ranks 34th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_france_energy-per-capita,
title = {France Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/france/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}