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France vs Luxembourg: Electricity Compared

France generated 574 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Luxembourg 1.60 TWh, according to Ember. France's largest source was nuclear (68.3%); Luxembourg's was solar (30.9%). Each kWh generated emitted 41 gCO2/kWh in France and 118 gCO2/kWh in Luxembourg. 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 359.0 times as much as Luxembourg in 2025 (574 TWh against 1.60 TWh). France has the cleaner electricity by carbon intensity, at 41 gCO2/kWh against 118 gCO2/kWh in Luxembourg in 2025.

Why this comparison: neighbours by land border or interconnector.

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Key Facts

  • Nuclear supplied 68.3% of France's electricity in 2025, against none in Luxembourg.
  • Luxembourg's electricity was 2.9 times as carbon intensive as France's in 2025, at 118 gCO2/kWh against 41 gCO2/kWh.
  • Low carbon sources supplied 94.9% of France's electricity in 2025 and 91.5% of Luxembourg's.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 481 TWh in France and 6.53 TWh in Luxembourg.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
Measure France Luxembourg
Total generation574 TWh1.60 TWh
Electricity demand481 TWh6.53 TWh
Demand per person7.15 MWh9.51 MWh
Carbon intensity41 gCO2/kWh118 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions23.7 MtCO20.19 MtCO2
Low carbon share94.9%91.5%
Largest sourceNuclear 68.3%Solar 30.9%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
Source France Luxembourg
Nuclear 68.3% 0.0%
Solar 5.6% 30.9%
Wind 8.8% 29.9%
Bioenergy 1.8% 25.9%
Hydro 10.3% 4.8%
Other fossil 1.8% 4.5%
Gas 3.0% 4.1%
Coal 0.3% 0.0%
Other renewables 0.1% 0.0%

Carbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in France and Luxembourg, 1990 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in France and Luxembourg each year from 1990 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 41 gCO2/kWh in France and 118 gCO2/kWh in Luxembourg. 0 150 300 450 600 19901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in France and Luxembourg each year from 1990 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 41 gCO2/kWh in France and 118 gCO2/kWh in Luxembourg.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in France and Luxembourg, 1990 to 2025
YearFranceLuxembourg
1990104 gCO2/kWh563 gCO2/kWh
1991122 gCO2/kWh566 gCO2/kWh
1992102 gCO2/kWh570 gCO2/kWh
199369 gCO2/kWh575 gCO2/kWh
199467 gCO2/kWh519 gCO2/kWh
199573 gCO2/kWh422 gCO2/kWh
199679 gCO2/kWh416 gCO2/kWh
199771 gCO2/kWh368 gCO2/kWh
199897 gCO2/kWh241 gCO2/kWh
199987 gCO2/kWh256 gCO2/kWh
200080 gCO2/kWh240 gCO2/kWh
200169 gCO2/kWh286 gCO2/kWh
200275 gCO2/kWh318 gCO2/kWh
200381 gCO2/kWh319 gCO2/kWh
200477 gCO2/kWh316 gCO2/kWh
200586 gCO2/kWh315 gCO2/kWh
200677 gCO2/kWh314 gCO2/kWh
200780 gCO2/kWh311 gCO2/kWh
200876 gCO2/kWh307 gCO2/kWh
200976 gCO2/kWh311 gCO2/kWh
201079 gCO2/kWh313 gCO2/kWh
201175 gCO2/kWh315 gCO2/kWh
201278 gCO2/kWh308 gCO2/kWh
201376 gCO2/kWh289 gCO2/kWh
201452 gCO2/kWh287 gCO2/kWh
201559 gCO2/kWh267 gCO2/kWh
201669 gCO2/kWh216 gCO2/kWh
201778 gCO2/kWh191 gCO2/kWh
201860 gCO2/kWh184 gCO2/kWh
201960 gCO2/kWh176 gCO2/kWh
202059 gCO2/kWh163 gCO2/kWh
202160 gCO2/kWh163 gCO2/kWh
202279 gCO2/kWh150 gCO2/kWh
202353 gCO2/kWh123 gCO2/kWh
202440 gCO2/kWh126 gCO2/kWh
202541 gCO2/kWh118 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in France and Luxembourg, 1990 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in France and Luxembourg each year from 1990 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 7.15 MWh in France and 9.51 MWh in Luxembourg. 0 5 10 15 20 19901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in France and Luxembourg each year from 1990 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 7.15 MWh in France and 9.51 MWh in Luxembourg.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in France and Luxembourg, 1990 to 2025
YearFranceLuxembourg
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 MWh14.01 MWh
20017.92 MWh14.01 MWh
20027.86 MWh14.05 MWh
20038.11 MWh14.50 MWh
20048.25 MWh14.71 MWh
20058.26 MWh14.20 MWh
20068.12 MWh15.02 MWh
20078.09 MWh14.89 MWh
20088.27 MWh14.46 MWh
20097.97 MWh13.19 MWh
20108.38 MWh14.39 MWh
20118.02 MWh13.73 MWh
20128.17 MWh12.94 MWh
20138.21 MWh12.48 MWh
20147.72 MWh12.22 MWh
20157.86 MWh12.19 MWh
20167.95 MWh12.15 MWh
20177.90 MWh11.87 MWh
20187.83 MWh11.71 MWh
20197.73 MWh11.21 MWh
20207.32 MWh10.59 MWh
20217.65 MWh10.86 MWh
20227.29 MWh10.29 MWh
20237.05 MWh9.94 MWh
20247.09 MWh10.04 MWh
20257.15 MWh9.51 MWh

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

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World Power Monitor. France vs Luxembourg: Electricity Compared. Data as of 2025. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/compare/france-vs-luxembourg/

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@misc{wpm_compare_france_vs_luxembourg_2025,
  title = {{France vs Luxembourg: Electricity Compared}},
  author = {{World Power Monitor}},
  year = {2025},
  note = {Data as of 2025. Data from Ember.},
  url = {https://worldpowermonitor.com/compare/france-vs-luxembourg/}
}

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