Electricity production in France 2016-2023, by source

Published by Statista Research Department, Jul 10, 2024

Most of the electricity production in France derives from nuclear power plants, accounting for 320 terawatt-hours in 2023. This was an increase compared to the previous year when nuclear power generation declined to 279 terawatt-hours. Hydropower was the second source of electricity in France, at 11 percent of the total.

Production of electricity in France from 2016 to 2023, by source (in terawatt-hours)

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February 2024

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France

Survey time period

2016 to 2023

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* Includes gas, oil, and coal.

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