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Carbon intensity of electricity in France

France: 41.5 gCO2e/kWh (carbon intensity of electricity generation, 2025), +2.4% on 2024. It ranks #181 of 191 countries for carbon intensity of electricity (2024).

  • 41.5 gCO2e/kWh Latest · 2025
  • +2.4% vs 2024
  • #181of 191 countries · 2024
  • 26Records · 1 measures

Annual · 1 publisher · Next period 2026

Carbon intensity of electricity generation in France

Fig 1 · D35 · France Annual

Carbon intensity of electricity generation

France, 2000 to 2025

26 observations · 2000 to 2025

Estimates are listed as such in the table below

Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 26 observations from 2000 to 2025, ranging from 40.5 gCO2e/kWh to 85.5 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 41.5 gCO2e/kWh (2025). gCO2e/kWh 0 20 40 60 80 100 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 41.5
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 26 observations from 2000 to 2025, ranging from 40.5 gCO2e/kWh to 85.5 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 41.5 gCO2e/kWh (2025). gCO2e/kWh 0 30 60 90 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 41.5
Carbon intensity of electricity generationCarbon intensity of electricity generation. 26 observations from 2000 to 2025, ranging from 40.5 gCO2e/kWh to 85.5 gCO2e/kWh. Latest value 41.5 gCO2e/kWh (2025). gCO2e/kWh 0 30 60 90 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 41.5
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Carbon intensity of electricity generation
Period Type Value
2000 Estimate 79.8 gCO2e/kWh
2001 Estimate 68.6 gCO2e/kWh
2002 Estimate 75.2 gCO2e/kWh
2003 Estimate 80.9 gCO2e/kWh
2004 Estimate 77.2 gCO2e/kWh
2005 Estimate 85.5 gCO2e/kWh
2006 Estimate 76.6 gCO2e/kWh
2007 Estimate 80.1 gCO2e/kWh
2008 Estimate 76 gCO2e/kWh
2009 Estimate 75.6 gCO2e/kWh
2010 Estimate 78.6 gCO2e/kWh
2011 Estimate 74.6 gCO2e/kWh
2012 Estimate 77.6 gCO2e/kWh
2013 Estimate 76.3 gCO2e/kWh
2014 Estimate 52.2 gCO2e/kWh
2015 Estimate 59.2 gCO2e/kWh
2016 Estimate 68.6 gCO2e/kWh
2017 Estimate 78.3 gCO2e/kWh
2018 Estimate 59.9 gCO2e/kWh
2019 Estimate 59.8 gCO2e/kWh
2020 Estimate 59.1 gCO2e/kWh
2021 Estimate 59.8 gCO2e/kWh
2022 Estimate 78.5 gCO2e/kWh
2023 Estimate 53.3 gCO2e/kWh
2024 Estimate 40.5 gCO2e/kWh
2025 Estimate 41.5 gCO2e/kWh
Source: Ember · gCO2e/kWh · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org

Every record

26 records across 1 measure, newest first within each. Each period opens its record and evidence.

MeasurePeriodValueSource
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2025 41.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2024 40.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2023 53.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2022 78.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2021 59.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2020 59.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2019 59.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2018 59.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2017 78.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2016 68.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2015 59.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2014 52.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2013 76.3 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2012 77.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2011 74.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2010 78.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2009 75.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2008 76 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2007 80.1 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2006 76.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2005 85.5 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2004 77.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2003 80.9 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2002 75.2 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2001 68.6 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember
Carbon intensity of electricity generation 2000 79.8 gCO2e/kWh estimate Ember

How France ranks

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest carbon intensity of electricity figure for France?

France: 41.5 gCO2e/kWh carbon intensity of electricity generation in 2025, +2.4% on 2024.

How does France rank?

#181 of 191 for carbon intensity of electricity (2024, 40.5 gCO2e/kWh).

Where does the France data come from?

26 records from 1 document by Ember. Each figure links to its record and its original source evidence.

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StatOrigin. (2026). Carbon intensity of electricity in France [Data set]. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/france

"Carbon intensity of electricity in France." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/statistics/carbon-intensity-of-electricity/france. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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