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France: Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)

In , France's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 22.80.

That's down 6.4% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 34.01 . France ranks #102 globally out of 204 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #36 of 50.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EG.ELC.RNEW.ZS) • Data as of 2021

Trend (2002–2021)

France Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) trend 2014: Oil price collapse
  • 2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak
24.36
Trough
10.62
1-year change
-6.4%
5-year change
+24.0%
+4.4% / yr
10-year change
+83.8%
+6.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)
22.8039
24.3566
20.6287
20.4355
17.3814
18.3955
16.6913
17.4241
17.9491
15.7357

About Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)

Renewable electricity is the share of electrity generated by renewable power plants in total electricity generated by all types of plants.

Indicator code: EG.ELC.RNEW.ZSCategory: Energy

Frequently asked questions

What was France's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) in 2021?
In 2021, France's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) was 22.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is France's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) rising or falling?
France's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) fell 6.4% from 2020 to 2021.
How does France rank globally on Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output)?
In 2021, France ranked #102 out of 204 countries reporting Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output).
How does France's Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) compare to the world average?
The global average for Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) in 2021 was 34.01, so France is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #36 of 50.
What is Renewable electricity output (% of total electricity output) and how is it measured?
Renewable electricity is the share of electrity generated by renewable power plants in total electricity generated by all types of plants.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (EG.ELC.RNEW.ZS), CC BY 4.0.