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France vs Germany: Electricity Compared

France generated 574 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Germany 497 TWh, according to Ember. France's largest source was nuclear (68.3%); Germany's was wind (26.6%). Each kWh generated emitted 41 gCO2/kWh in France and 334 gCO2/kWh in Germany. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.

Who is bigger and who is cleaner? France is the bigger electricity producer, generating 1.2 times as much as Germany in 2025 (574 TWh against 497 TWh). France has the cleaner electricity by carbon intensity, at 41 gCO2/kWh against 334 gCO2/kWh in Germany in 2025.

Why this comparison: neighbours by land border or interconnector, both among the 20 largest electricity users, similar electricity demand on the same continent and a well known regional or sporting rivalry.

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Key Facts

  • Nuclear supplied 68.3% of France's electricity in 2025, against none in Germany.
  • Germany's electricity was 8.1 times as carbon intensive as France's in 2025, at 334 gCO2/kWh against 41 gCO2/kWh.
  • Low carbon sources supplied 94.9% of France's electricity in 2025 and 58.5% of Germany's.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 481 TWh in France and 517 TWh in Germany.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
Measure France Germany
Total generation574 TWh497 TWh
Electricity demand481 TWh517 TWh
Demand per person7.15 MWh6.19 MWh
Carbon intensity41 gCO2/kWh334 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions23.7 MtCO2166 MtCO2
Low carbon share94.9%58.5%
Largest sourceNuclear 68.3%Wind 26.6%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
Source France Germany
Nuclear 68.3% 0.0%
Wind 8.8% 26.6%
Coal 0.3% 21.0%
Solar 5.6% 18.1%
Gas 3.0% 16.8%
Hydro 10.3% 3.7%
Bioenergy 1.8% 10.1%
Other fossil 1.8% 3.8%
Other renewables 0.1% 0.1%

Carbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in France and Germany, 1985 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in France and Germany each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 41 gCO2/kWh in France and 334 gCO2/kWh in Germany. 0 200 400 600 800 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in France and Germany each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 41 gCO2/kWh in France and 334 gCO2/kWh in Germany.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in France and Germany, 1985 to 2025
YearFranceGermany
1985n/a431 gCO2/kWh
1986n/a431 gCO2/kWh
1987n/a431 gCO2/kWh
1988n/a431 gCO2/kWh
1989n/a431 gCO2/kWh
1990104 gCO2/kWh622 gCO2/kWh
1991122 gCO2/kWh628 gCO2/kWh
1992102 gCO2/kWh605 gCO2/kWh
199369 gCO2/kWh608 gCO2/kWh
199467 gCO2/kWh604 gCO2/kWh
199573 gCO2/kWh596 gCO2/kWh
199679 gCO2/kWh591 gCO2/kWh
199771 gCO2/kWh575 gCO2/kWh
199897 gCO2/kWh587 gCO2/kWh
199987 gCO2/kWh566 gCO2/kWh
200080 gCO2/kWh573 gCO2/kWh
200169 gCO2/kWh565 gCO2/kWh
200275 gCO2/kWh570 gCO2/kWh
200381 gCO2/kWh570 gCO2/kWh
200477 gCO2/kWh555 gCO2/kWh
200586 gCO2/kWh546 gCO2/kWh
200677 gCO2/kWh536 gCO2/kWh
200780 gCO2/kWh552 gCO2/kWh
200876 gCO2/kWh525 gCO2/kWh
200976 gCO2/kWh522 gCO2/kWh
201079 gCO2/kWh517 gCO2/kWh
201175 gCO2/kWh530 gCO2/kWh
201278 gCO2/kWh534 gCO2/kWh
201376 gCO2/kWh538 gCO2/kWh
201452 gCO2/kWh522 gCO2/kWh
201559 gCO2/kWh504 gCO2/kWh
201669 gCO2/kWh498 gCO2/kWh
201778 gCO2/kWh470 gCO2/kWh
201860 gCO2/kWh455 gCO2/kWh
201960 gCO2/kWh392 gCO2/kWh
202059 gCO2/kWh356 gCO2/kWh
202160 gCO2/kWh395 gCO2/kWh
202279 gCO2/kWh420 gCO2/kWh
202353 gCO2/kWh364 gCO2/kWh
202440 gCO2/kWh340 gCO2/kWh
202541 gCO2/kWh334 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in France and Germany, 1985 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in France and Germany each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 7.15 MWh in France and 6.19 MWh in Germany. 0.0 2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in France and Germany each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 7.15 MWh in France and 6.19 MWh in Germany.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in France and Germany, 1985 to 2025
YearFranceGermany
1985n/an/a
1986n/an/a
1987n/an/a
1988n/an/a
1989n/an/a
1990n/an/a
1991n/an/a
1992n/an/a
1993n/an/a
1994n/an/a
1995n/an/a
1996n/an/a
1997n/an/a
1998n/an/a
1999n/an/a
20007.79 MWh6.99 MWh
20017.92 MWh7.11 MWh
20027.86 MWh7.24 MWh
20038.11 MWh7.29 MWh
20048.25 MWh7.39 MWh
20058.26 MWh7.42 MWh
20068.12 MWh7.51 MWh
20078.09 MWh7.56 MWh
20088.27 MWh7.55 MWh
20097.97 MWh7.11 MWh
20108.38 MWh7.54 MWh
20118.02 MWh7.44 MWh
20128.17 MWh7.41 MWh
20138.21 MWh7.37 MWh
20147.72 MWh7.19 MWh
20157.86 MWh7.20 MWh
20167.95 MWh7.14 MWh
20177.90 MWh7.12 MWh
20187.83 MWh7.00 MWh
20197.73 MWh6.79 MWh
20207.32 MWh6.55 MWh
20217.65 MWh6.69 MWh
20227.29 MWh6.42 MWh
20237.05 MWh6.10 MWh
20247.09 MWh6.18 MWh
20257.15 MWh6.19 MWh

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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.

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@misc{wpm_compare_france_vs_germany_2025,
  title = {{France vs Germany: Electricity Compared}},
  author = {{World Power Monitor}},
  year = {2025},
  note = {Data as of 2025. Data from Ember.},
  url = {https://worldpowermonitor.com/compare/france-vs-germany/}
}

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