Liquid biofuels — Energy consumption in France

France: Liquid biofuels — Energy consumption was 142,364 TJ in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
142,364 TJ
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
6th
of 72 countries
All-time high
142,471 TJ
in 2023
All-time low
251.2 TJ
in 1992
Years of data
33
1992–2024

Liquid biofuels — Energy consumption in France, 1992–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k1992200820241992: 251.2 TJ1993: 1.3k TJ1994: 4.0k TJ1995: 6.5k TJ1996: 9.7k TJ1997: 12.5k TJ1998: 10.9k TJ1999: 11.2k TJ2000: 13.6k TJ2001: 13.6k TJ2002: 14.2k TJ2003: 13.2k TJ2004: 14.4k TJ2005: 24.3k TJ2006: 29.5k TJ2007: 59.4k TJ2008: 95.5k TJ2009: 102.5k TJ2010: 100.5k TJ2011: 100.8k TJ2012: 111.2k TJ2013: 111.8k TJ2014: 122.6k TJ2015: 123.7k TJ2016: 127.6k TJ2017: 135.4k TJ2018: 137.9k TJ2019: 142.1k TJ2020: 121.2k TJ2021: 131.0k TJ2022: 137.7k TJ2023: 142.5k TJ2024: 142.4k TJ

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in TJ.

Analysis

The most recent figure for liquid biofuels — energy consumption in France is 142,364 TJ, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 16.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, liquid biofuels — energy consumption in France peaked at 142,471 TJ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 251.2 TJ, in 1992.

France ranks 6th of 72 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 7,036 TJ 251.2 TJ 12,462 TJ 8
2000s 38,024 TJ 13,170 TJ 102,504 TJ 10
2010s 121,369 TJ 100,503 TJ 142,090 TJ 10
2020s 134,965 TJ 121,245 TJ 142,471 TJ 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 3 China 412,584 TJ compare
  2. 4 China, mainland 412,582 TJ compare
  3. 5 Indonesia 402,350 TJ compare
  4. 7 India 136,354 TJ compare
  5. 8 Canada 116,607 TJ compare
  6. 9 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 99,777 TJ compare

See the full ranking of 98 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is liquid biofuels — energy consumption in France?
Liquid biofuels — energy consumption in France was 142,364 TJ in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest liquid biofuels — energy consumption recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 142,471 TJ in 2023.
What is the lowest liquid biofuels — energy consumption recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 251.2 TJ in 1992.
How does France rank for liquid biofuels — energy consumption?
France ranks 6th out of 72 countries with data for 2024.
Is liquid biofuels — energy consumption rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 16.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Liquid biofuels — Energy consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Liquid biofuels — Energy consumption
Unit
TJ
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
98 places, 2,177 data points, 1990–2024
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The FAOSTAT domain Bioenergy contains data on bioenergy use and bioenergy production, covering the following items: i) animal waste, ii) bagasse, iii) bio jet kerosene, iv) biodiesel, v) biogases, vi) biogasoline, vii) black liquor, viii) charcoal, ix) fuelwood, x) other liquid biofuels, xi) other vegetal material and residues.