France Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend
France generated 17.2 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025, 3.0% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 51st largest gas power producer in 2025 of the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Gas supplied 21.7% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through August 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- France generated 17.2 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025.
- Gas supplied 3.0% of France's electricity in 2025.
- France was the 51st largest gas power producer in 2025 among the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- France's gas generation in 2025 was 51% lower than in 2020, when it was 35.3 TWh.
- France's gas generation in 2025 was 18% lower than in 2015, when it was 21.1 TWh.
- France's gas generation peaked at 45.7 TWh in 2022.
- France's gas share in 2025 was below the world share of 21.7%.
- France had 17.5 GW of gas generating capacity in 2025.
- Gas power in France emitted 7.50 MtCO2 in 2025, 32% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Gas generation | 17.2 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of France's electricity | 3.0% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of gas | 21.7% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by gas generation (each country's latest year) | 51 of 117 | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas capacity | 17.5 GW | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas power emissions | 7.50 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Gas Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Gas |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.03 TWh |
| 1991 | 3.05 TWh |
| 1992 | 3.18 TWh |
| 1993 | 3.50 TWh |
| 1994 | 3.63 TWh |
| 1995 | 3.84 TWh |
| 1996 | 4.12 TWh |
| 1997 | 4.90 TWh |
| 1998 | 4.97 TWh |
| 1999 | 7.70 TWh |
| 2000 | 11.5 TWh |
| 2001 | 15.2 TWh |
| 2002 | 18.4 TWh |
| 2003 | 19.4 TWh |
| 2004 | 21.1 TWh |
| 2005 | 23.1 TWh |
| 2006 | 21.8 TWh |
| 2007 | 22.0 TWh |
| 2008 | 21.9 TWh |
| 2009 | 20.5 TWh |
| 2010 | 23.8 TWh |
| 2011 | 29.5 TWh |
| 2012 | 22.8 TWh |
| 2013 | 18.4 TWh |
| 2014 | 13.2 TWh |
| 2015 | 21.1 TWh |
| 2016 | 35.0 TWh |
| 2017 | 40.5 TWh |
| 2018 | 30.6 TWh |
| 2019 | 39.2 TWh |
| 2020 | 35.3 TWh |
| 2021 | 33.3 TWh |
| 2022 | 45.7 TWh |
| 2023 | 30.0 TWh |
| 2024 | 18.1 TWh |
| 2025 | 17.2 TWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | France | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0.7% | n/a |
| 1991 | 0.7% | n/a |
| 1992 | 0.7% | n/a |
| 1993 | 0.8% | n/a |
| 1994 | 0.8% | n/a |
| 1995 | 0.8% | n/a |
| 1996 | 0.8% | n/a |
| 1997 | 1.0% | n/a |
| 1998 | 1.0% | n/a |
| 1999 | 1.5% | n/a |
| 2000 | 2.2% | 18.0% |
| 2001 | 2.8% | 18.8% |
| 2002 | 3.3% | 19.3% |
| 2003 | 3.5% | 19.6% |
| 2004 | 3.7% | 20.1% |
| 2005 | 4.1% | 20.3% |
| 2006 | 3.8% | 20.7% |
| 2007 | 3.9% | 21.4% |
| 2008 | 3.9% | 21.7% |
| 2009 | 3.9% | 22.0% |
| 2010 | 4.2% | 22.6% |
| 2011 | 5.2% | 22.2% |
| 2012 | 4.0% | 22.9% |
| 2013 | 3.2% | 21.9% |
| 2014 | 2.3% | 22.0% |
| 2015 | 3.7% | 23.1% |
| 2016 | 6.3% | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 7.3% | 23.5% |
| 2018 | 5.3% | 23.5% |
| 2019 | 6.9% | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 6.7% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | 6.1% | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 9.8% | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 5.8% | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 3.2% | 22.1% |
| 2025 | 3.0% | 21.7% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17.2 TWh | 3.0% | 21.7% | 17.5 GW | 7.50 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 18.1 TWh | 3.2% | 22.1% | 17.5 GW | 7.88 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 30.0 TWh | 5.8% | 22.5% | 18.6 GW | 13.1 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 45.7 TWh | 9.8% | 22.8% | 18.6 GW | 19.9 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 33.3 TWh | 6.1% | 23.2% | 18.6 GW | 14.5 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 35.3 TWh | 6.7% | 23.8% | 18.6 GW | 15.3 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 39.2 TWh | 6.9% | 23.8% | 18.3 GW | 17.1 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 30.6 TWh | 5.3% | 23.5% | 18.4 GW | 13.3 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 40.5 TWh | 7.3% | 23.5% | 19.7 GW | 17.6 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 35.0 TWh | 6.3% | 23.7% | 22.7 GW | 15.2 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for France
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Gas Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through August 2026Monthly statistics through August 2026, TWh
| Month | Gas |
|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 670 GWh |
| 2024-10 | 640 GWh |
| 2024-11 | 2.62 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 2.52 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 2.94 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 2.81 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 1.99 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 510 GWh |
| 2025-05 | 290 GWh |
| 2025-06 | 550 GWh |
| 2025-07 | 830 GWh |
| 2025-08 | 800 GWh |
| 2025-09 | 410 GWh |
| 2025-10 | 1.06 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 1.81 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 2.36 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 3.79 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 1.36 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 1.30 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 530 GWh |
| 2026-05 | 340 GWh |
| 2026-06 | 950 GWh |
| 2026-07 | 1.22 TWh |
| 2026-08 | 1.52 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of August 2026. Monthly figures for France can differ slightly from the annual totals.