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France vs Switzerland: Electricity Compared

France generated 574 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Switzerland 65.0 TWh, according to Ember. France's largest source was nuclear (68.3%); Switzerland's was hydro (52.3%). Each kWh generated emitted 41 gCO2/kWh in France and 39 gCO2/kWh in Switzerland. 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 8.8 times as much as Switzerland in 2025 (574 TWh against 65.0 TWh). Their electricity was about equally clean in 2025, at 41 gCO2/kWh in France and 39 gCO2/kWh in Switzerland.

Why this comparison: neighbours by land border or interconnector.

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Key Facts

  • Hydro supplied 52.3% of Switzerland's electricity in 2025, against 10.3% in France.
  • Carbon intensity rose 7% in Switzerland between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 30% in France.
  • Low carbon sources supplied 94.9% of France's electricity in 2025 and 97.7% of Switzerland's.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 481 TWh in France and 65.2 TWh in Switzerland.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
Measure France Switzerland
Total generation574 TWh65.0 TWh
Electricity demand481 TWh65.2 TWh
Demand per person7.15 MWh7.26 MWh
Carbon intensity41 gCO2/kWh39 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions23.7 MtCO22.55 MtCO2
Low carbon share94.9%97.7%
Largest sourceNuclear 68.3%Hydro 52.3%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
Source France Switzerland
Nuclear 68.3% 29.9%
Hydro 10.3% 52.3%
Solar 5.6% 12.1%
Wind 8.8% 0.2%
Gas 3.0% 0.4%
Other fossil 1.8% 1.9%
Bioenergy 1.8% 1.7%
Other renewables 0.1% 1.5%
Coal 0.3% 0.0%

Carbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in France and Switzerland, 1990 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in France and Switzerland each year from 1990 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 41 gCO2/kWh in France and 39 gCO2/kWh in Switzerland. 0 38 75 113 150 19901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in France and Switzerland each year from 1990 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 41 gCO2/kWh in France and 39 gCO2/kWh in Switzerland.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in France and Switzerland, 1990 to 2025
YearFranceSwitzerland
1990104 gCO2/kWhn/a
1991122 gCO2/kWhn/a
1992102 gCO2/kWhn/a
199369 gCO2/kWhn/a
199467 gCO2/kWhn/a
199573 gCO2/kWhn/a
199679 gCO2/kWhn/a
199771 gCO2/kWhn/a
199897 gCO2/kWhn/a
199987 gCO2/kWhn/a
200080 gCO2/kWh34 gCO2/kWh
200169 gCO2/kWh33 gCO2/kWh
200275 gCO2/kWh34 gCO2/kWh
200381 gCO2/kWh35 gCO2/kWh
200477 gCO2/kWh35 gCO2/kWh
200586 gCO2/kWh38 gCO2/kWh
200677 gCO2/kWh36 gCO2/kWh
200780 gCO2/kWh34 gCO2/kWh
200876 gCO2/kWh34 gCO2/kWh
200976 gCO2/kWh34 gCO2/kWh
201079 gCO2/kWh36 gCO2/kWh
201175 gCO2/kWh36 gCO2/kWh
201278 gCO2/kWh36 gCO2/kWh
201376 gCO2/kWh36 gCO2/kWh
201452 gCO2/kWh34 gCO2/kWh
201559 gCO2/kWh36 gCO2/kWh
201669 gCO2/kWh40 gCO2/kWh
201778 gCO2/kWh40 gCO2/kWh
201860 gCO2/kWh36 gCO2/kWh
201960 gCO2/kWh35 gCO2/kWh
202059 gCO2/kWh37 gCO2/kWh
202160 gCO2/kWh39 gCO2/kWh
202279 gCO2/kWh37 gCO2/kWh
202353 gCO2/kWh35 gCO2/kWh
202440 gCO2/kWh35 gCO2/kWh
202541 gCO2/kWh39 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in France and Switzerland, 1990 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in France and Switzerland each year from 1990 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 7.15 MWh in France and 7.26 MWh in Switzerland. 0.0 2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0 19901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in France and Switzerland each year from 1990 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 7.15 MWh in France and 7.26 MWh in Switzerland.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in France and Switzerland, 1990 to 2025
YearFranceSwitzerland
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 MWh8.22 MWh
20017.92 MWh8.39 MWh
20027.86 MWh8.37 MWh
20038.11 MWh8.49 MWh
20048.25 MWh8.56 MWh
20058.26 MWh8.63 MWh
20068.12 MWh8.67 MWh
20078.09 MWh8.53 MWh
20088.27 MWh8.63 MWh
20097.97 MWh8.34 MWh
20108.38 MWh8.51 MWh
20118.02 MWh8.27 MWh
20128.17 MWh8.24 MWh
20138.21 MWh8.19 MWh
20147.72 MWh7.89 MWh
20157.86 MWh7.85 MWh
20167.95 MWh7.76 MWh
20177.90 MWh7.77 MWh
20187.83 MWh7.60 MWh
20197.73 MWh7.50 MWh
20207.32 MWh7.28 MWh
20217.65 MWh7.52 MWh
20227.29 MWh7.38 MWh
20237.05 MWh7.18 MWh
20247.09 MWh7.17 MWh
20257.15 MWh7.26 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_switzerland_2025,
  title = {{France vs Switzerland: Electricity Compared}},
  author = {{World Power Monitor}},
  year = {2025},
  note = {Data as of 2025. Data from Ember.},
  url = {https://worldpowermonitor.com/compare/france-vs-switzerland/}
}

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