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France vs Russia: Electricity Compared

France generated 574 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Russia 1,194 TWh, according to Ember. France's largest source was nuclear (68.3%); Russia's was gas (45.6%). Each kWh generated emitted 41 gCO2/kWh in France and 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.

Who is bigger and who is cleaner? Russia is the bigger electricity producer, generating 2.1 times as much as France in 2025 (1,194 TWh against 574 TWh). France has the cleaner electricity by carbon intensity, at 41 gCO2/kWh against 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia in 2025.

Why this comparison: both among the 20 largest electricity users and similar electricity demand on the same continent.

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Key Facts

  • Nuclear supplied 68.3% of France's electricity in 2025, against 18.3% in Russia.
  • Russia's electricity was 10.8 times as carbon intensive as France's in 2025, at 447 gCO2/kWh against 41 gCO2/kWh.
  • Carbon intensity rose 7% in Russia between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 30% in France.
  • Low carbon sources supplied 94.9% of France's electricity in 2025 and 35.7% of Russia's.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 481 TWh in France and 1,178 TWh in Russia.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
Measure France Russia
Total generation574 TWh1,194 TWh
Electricity demand481 TWh1,178 TWh
Demand per person7.15 MWh8.17 MWh
Carbon intensity41 gCO2/kWh447 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions23.7 MtCO2534 MtCO2
Low carbon share94.9%35.7%
Largest sourceNuclear 68.3%Gas 45.6%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
Source France Russia
Nuclear 68.3% 18.3%
Gas 3.0% 45.6%
Coal 0.3% 17.7%
Hydro 10.3% 16.7%
Wind 8.8% 0.3%
Solar 5.6% 0.2%
Other fossil 1.8% 1.0%
Bioenergy 1.8% 0.1%
Other renewables 0.1% 0.0%

Carbon Intensity, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in France and Russia, 1985 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in France and Russia each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 41 gCO2/kWh in France and 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia. 0 125 250 375 500 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in France and Russia each year from 1985 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 41 gCO2/kWh in France and 447 gCO2/kWh in Russia.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in France and Russia, 1985 to 2025
YearFranceRussia
1985n/a492 gCO2/kWh
1986n/a492 gCO2/kWh
1987n/a489 gCO2/kWh
1988n/a486 gCO2/kWh
1989n/a488 gCO2/kWh
1990104 gCO2/kWh496 gCO2/kWh
1991122 gCO2/kWh492 gCO2/kWh
1992102 gCO2/kWh483 gCO2/kWh
199369 gCO2/kWh473 gCO2/kWh
199467 gCO2/kWh481 gCO2/kWh
199573 gCO2/kWh477 gCO2/kWh
199679 gCO2/kWh482 gCO2/kWh
199771 gCO2/kWh477 gCO2/kWh
199897 gCO2/kWh482 gCO2/kWh
199987 gCO2/kWh468 gCO2/kWh
200080 gCO2/kWh470 gCO2/kWh
200169 gCO2/kWh458 gCO2/kWh
200275 gCO2/kWh463 gCO2/kWh
200381 gCO2/kWh465 gCO2/kWh
200477 gCO2/kWh454 gCO2/kWh
200586 gCO2/kWh457 gCO2/kWh
200677 gCO2/kWh463 gCO2/kWh
200780 gCO2/kWh458 gCO2/kWh
200876 gCO2/kWh475 gCO2/kWh
200976 gCO2/kWh452 gCO2/kWh
201079 gCO2/kWh458 gCO2/kWh
201175 gCO2/kWh461 gCO2/kWh
201278 gCO2/kWh462 gCO2/kWh
201376 gCO2/kWh450 gCO2/kWh
201452 gCO2/kWh449 gCO2/kWh
201559 gCO2/kWh444 gCO2/kWh
201669 gCO2/kWh443 gCO2/kWh
201778 gCO2/kWh440 gCO2/kWh
201860 gCO2/kWh439 gCO2/kWh
201960 gCO2/kWh440 gCO2/kWh
202059 gCO2/kWh418 gCO2/kWh
202160 gCO2/kWh427 gCO2/kWh
202279 gCO2/kWh443 gCO2/kWh
202353 gCO2/kWh447 gCO2/kWh
202440 gCO2/kWh444 gCO2/kWh
202541 gCO2/kWh447 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1985 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in France and Russia, 1985 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in France and Russia each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 7.15 MWh in France and 8.17 MWh in Russia. 0.0 2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in France and Russia each year from 1985 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 7.15 MWh in France and 8.17 MWh in Russia.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in France and Russia, 1985 to 2025
YearFranceRussia
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 MWh5.89 MWh
20017.92 MWh5.99 MWh
20027.86 MWh6.02 MWh
20038.11 MWh6.19 MWh
20048.25 MWh6.37 MWh
20058.26 MWh6.51 MWh
20068.12 MWh6.78 MWh
20078.09 MWh6.99 MWh
20088.27 MWh7.11 MWh
20097.97 MWh6.80 MWh
20108.38 MWh7.09 MWh
20118.02 MWh7.17 MWh
20128.17 MWh7.30 MWh
20138.21 MWh7.23 MWh
20147.72 MWh7.29 MWh
20157.86 MWh7.27 MWh
20167.95 MWh7.38 MWh
20177.90 MWh7.39 MWh
20187.83 MWh7.49 MWh
20197.73 MWh7.51 MWh
20207.32 MWh7.34 MWh
20217.65 MWh7.79 MWh
20227.29 MWh7.90 MWh
20237.05 MWh7.99 MWh
20247.09 MWh8.24 MWh
20257.15 MWh8.17 MWh

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

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