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Energy dependency in France

This indicator measures the share of a country’s energy needs covered by net energy imports.

Latest rate 41.7 % 2024
Latest rate41.7 %2024
1-year change-3.1 pt
5-year change-5.9 pt
gap vs EU-27-15.6 pt57.3 %
HISTORIQUE ANNUEL

Energy dependency trend

France
60%45%30%15%0%19901995200020052010201520202024

Source: Eurostat · nrg_ind_id · siec=TOTAL · unit=%

BENCHMARK

Comparison with the European Union

France41.7 %
VS
UE-2757.3 %
gap vs EU-27-15.6 pt
MÉTHODOLOGIE

How should this indicator be read?

A high rate means that a large share of energy needs depends on imports. A negative rate means that the country is a net energy exporter. A rate above 100% may occur, notably because of stock changes.

Source: Eurostat · nrg_ind_id · siec=TOTAL · unit=%