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France vs Iran: Electricity Compared

France generated 574 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Iran 399 TWh, according to Ember. France's largest source was nuclear (68.3%); Iran's was gas (73.3%). Each kWh generated emitted 41 gCO2/kWh in France and 656 gCO2/kWh in Iran. 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 1.4 times as much as Iran in 2025 (574 TWh against 399 TWh). France has the cleaner electricity by carbon intensity, at 41 gCO2/kWh against 656 gCO2/kWh in Iran in 2025.

Why this comparison: both among the 20 largest electricity users.

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Key Facts

  • Gas supplied 73.3% of Iran's electricity in 2025, against 3.0% in France.
  • Iran's electricity was 15.9 times as carbon intensive as France's in 2025, at 656 gCO2/kWh against 41 gCO2/kWh.
  • Carbon intensity rose 4% in Iran between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 30% in France.
  • Low carbon sources supplied 94.9% of France's electricity in 2025 and 5.2% of Iran's.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 481 TWh in France and 397 TWh in Iran.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
Measure France Iran
Total generation574 TWh399 TWh
Electricity demand481 TWh397 TWh
Demand per person7.15 MWh4.28 MWh
Carbon intensity41 gCO2/kWh656 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions23.7 MtCO2262 MtCO2
Low carbon share94.9%5.2%
Largest sourceNuclear 68.3%Gas 73.3%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
Source France Iran
Gas 3.0% 73.3%
Nuclear 68.3% 1.4%
Other fossil 1.8% 21.3%
Hydro 10.3% 3.0%
Wind 8.8% 0.3%
Solar 5.6% 0.6%
Bioenergy 1.8% 0.0%
Coal 0.3% 0.2%
Other renewables 0.1% 0.0%

Carbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in France and Iran, 1985 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in France and Iran each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 41 gCO2/kWh in France and 656 gCO2/kWh in Iran. 0 200 400 600 800 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in France and Iran each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 41 gCO2/kWh in France and 656 gCO2/kWh in Iran.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in France and Iran, 1985 to 2025
YearFranceIran
1985n/a577 gCO2/kWh
1986n/a568 gCO2/kWh
1987n/a561 gCO2/kWh
1988n/a565 gCO2/kWh
1989n/a597 gCO2/kWh
1990104 gCO2/kWh599 gCO2/kWh
1991122 gCO2/kWh625 gCO2/kWh
1992102 gCO2/kWh595 gCO2/kWh
199369 gCO2/kWh592 gCO2/kWh
199467 gCO2/kWh629 gCO2/kWh
199573 gCO2/kWh619 gCO2/kWh
199679 gCO2/kWh619 gCO2/kWh
199771 gCO2/kWh645 gCO2/kWh
199897 gCO2/kWh641 gCO2/kWh
199987 gCO2/kWh659 gCO2/kWh
200080 gCO2/kWh667 gCO2/kWh
200169 gCO2/kWh668 gCO2/kWh
200275 gCO2/kWh652 gCO2/kWh
200381 gCO2/kWh649 gCO2/kWh
200477 gCO2/kWh642 gCO2/kWh
200586 gCO2/kWh636 gCO2/kWh
200677 gCO2/kWh625 gCO2/kWh
200780 gCO2/kWh631 gCO2/kWh
200876 gCO2/kWh662 gCO2/kWh
200976 gCO2/kWh667 gCO2/kWh
201079 gCO2/kWh661 gCO2/kWh
201175 gCO2/kWh654 gCO2/kWh
201278 gCO2/kWh648 gCO2/kWh
201376 gCO2/kWh634 gCO2/kWh
201452 gCO2/kWh644 gCO2/kWh
201559 gCO2/kWh651 gCO2/kWh
201669 gCO2/kWh642 gCO2/kWh
201778 gCO2/kWh642 gCO2/kWh
201860 gCO2/kWh658 gCO2/kWh
201960 gCO2/kWh605 gCO2/kWh
202059 gCO2/kWh630 gCO2/kWh
202160 gCO2/kWh658 gCO2/kWh
202279 gCO2/kWh651 gCO2/kWh
202353 gCO2/kWh638 gCO2/kWh
202440 gCO2/kWh643 gCO2/kWh
202541 gCO2/kWh656 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in France and Iran, 1985 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in France and Iran each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 7.15 MWh in France and 4.28 MWh in Iran. 0.0 2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in France and Iran each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 7.15 MWh in France and 4.28 MWh in Iran.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in France and Iran, 1985 to 2025
YearFranceIran
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 MWh1.79 MWh
20017.92 MWh1.89 MWh
20027.86 MWh2.04 MWh
20038.11 MWh2.21 MWh
20048.25 MWh2.32 MWh
20058.26 MWh2.46 MWh
20068.12 MWh2.63 MWh
20078.09 MWh2.71 MWh
20088.27 MWh2.76 MWh
20097.97 MWh2.85 MWh
20108.38 MWh3.00 MWh
20118.02 MWh2.94 MWh
20128.17 MWh3.04 MWh
20138.21 MWh3.12 MWh
20147.72 MWh3.31 MWh
20157.86 MWh3.36 MWh
20167.95 MWh3.39 MWh
20177.90 MWh3.54 MWh
20187.83 MWh3.58 MWh
20197.73 MWh3.58 MWh
20207.32 MWh3.77 MWh
20217.65 MWh3.95 MWh
20227.29 MWh4.03 MWh
20237.05 MWh4.14 MWh
20247.09 MWh4.30 MWh
20257.15 MWh4.28 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_iran_2025,
  title = {{France vs Iran: Electricity Compared}},
  author = {{World Power Monitor}},
  year = {2025},
  note = {Data as of 2025. Data from Ember.},
  url = {https://worldpowermonitor.com/compare/france-vs-iran/}
}

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