France Energy Use per Capita
3,185 kg oil eq. per capita▲ +48.67 kg oil eq. per capita
Dec 2024 · Annual
Energy use per capita in France rose to 3,184.79 kg oil eq in 2024, up from 3,136.12 in 2023. The figure remains well below the all-time high of 4,327.20 recorded in 2004, and is the highest since 2023. The series spans from 1990.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,185 kg oil eq. per capita | 3,136 kg oil eq. per capita | 4,327 kg oil eq. per capitaDec 2004 | 3,100 kg oil eq. per capitaDec 2022 | 1990 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 274 Mt CO₂ | 284 Mt CO₂ | 536 Mt CO₂ | 274 Mt CO₂ | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| GDP per Capita | $48,986 | $46,103 | $48,986 | $1,307 | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Energy Use per Capita in France averaged 3,895 kg oil eq. per capita from 1990 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 4,327 kg oil eq. per capita in Dec 2004 and a record low of 3,100 kg oil eq. per capita in Dec 2022. The series is reported yearly with history from 1990.
Energy use per capita measures the total primary energy consumption divided by the population, expressed in kilograms of oil equivalent per capita. The data is reported annually, covering the period from 1990 onward.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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