France Nuclear Power: Generation, Share and Trend
France generated 392 TWh of electricity from nuclear in 2025, 68.8% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the third largest nuclear power producer in 2025 of the 32 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Nuclear supplied 8.9% 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 392 TWh of electricity from nuclear in 2025.
- Nuclear supplied 68.8% of France's electricity in 2025.
- France was the third largest nuclear power producer in 2025 among the 32 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- France's nuclear generation in 2025 was 11% higher than in 2020, when it was 354 TWh.
- France's nuclear generation in 2025 was 10% lower than in 2015, when it was 437 TWh.
- France's nuclear generation peaked at 452 TWh in 2005.
- France's nuclear share in 2025 was above the world share of 8.9%.
- France had 61.4 GW of nuclear generating capacity in 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear generation | 392 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of France's electricity | 68.8% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of nuclear | 8.9% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by nuclear generation (each country's latest year) | 3 of 32 | 2025 · Ember |
| Nuclear capacity | 61.4 GW | 2025 · Ember |
Nuclear Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1990 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 314 TWh |
| 1991 | 331 TWh |
| 1992 | 338 TWh |
| 1993 | 368 TWh |
| 1994 | 360 TWh |
| 1995 | 377 TWh |
| 1996 | 397 TWh |
| 1997 | 395 TWh |
| 1998 | 388 TWh |
| 1999 | 394 TWh |
| 2000 | 415 TWh |
| 2001 | 421 TWh |
| 2002 | 437 TWh |
| 2003 | 441 TWh |
| 2004 | 448 TWh |
| 2005 | 452 TWh |
| 2006 | 450 TWh |
| 2007 | 440 TWh |
| 2008 | 439 TWh |
| 2009 | 410 TWh |
| 2010 | 429 TWh |
| 2011 | 442 TWh |
| 2012 | 425 TWh |
| 2013 | 424 TWh |
| 2014 | 436 TWh |
| 2015 | 437 TWh |
| 2016 | 403 TWh |
| 2017 | 398 TWh |
| 2018 | 413 TWh |
| 2019 | 399 TWh |
| 2020 | 354 TWh |
| 2021 | 379 TWh |
| 2022 | 295 TWh |
| 2023 | 338 TWh |
| 2024 | 380 TWh |
| 2025 | 392 TWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | France | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 75.5% | n/a |
| 1991 | 73.6% | n/a |
| 1992 | 73.8% | n/a |
| 1993 | 78.7% | n/a |
| 1994 | 76.1% | n/a |
| 1995 | 77.1% | n/a |
| 1996 | 78.3% | n/a |
| 1997 | 79.2% | n/a |
| 1998 | 76.7% | n/a |
| 1999 | 75.9% | n/a |
| 2000 | 78.0% | 16.6% |
| 2001 | 77.6% | 16.9% |
| 2002 | 79.2% | 16.5% |
| 2003 | 78.9% | 15.6% |
| 2004 | 79.2% | 15.6% |
| 2005 | 79.3% | 15.0% |
| 2006 | 79.4% | 14.7% |
| 2007 | 78.3% | 13.7% |
| 2008 | 77.5% | 13.4% |
| 2009 | 77.5% | 13.3% |
| 2010 | 76.2% | 12.8% |
| 2011 | 77.9% | 11.9% |
| 2012 | 75.0% | 10.8% |
| 2013 | 73.5% | 10.6% |
| 2014 | 77.1% | 10.5% |
| 2015 | 76.2% | 10.6% |
| 2016 | 72.2% | 10.4% |
| 2017 | 71.7% | 10.2% |
| 2018 | 71.7% | 10.1% |
| 2019 | 70.6% | 10.3% |
| 2020 | 67.1% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | 68.9% | 9.8% |
| 2022 | 62.9% | 9.1% |
| 2023 | 65.2% | 9.1% |
| 2024 | 67.7% | 9.0% |
| 2025 | 68.8% | 8.9% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 392 TWh | 68.8% | 8.9% | 61.4 GW |
| 2024 | 380 TWh | 67.7% | 9.0% | 61.4 GW |
| 2023 | 338 TWh | 65.2% | 9.1% | 61.4 GW |
| 2022 | 295 TWh | 62.9% | 9.1% | 61.4 GW |
| 2021 | 379 TWh | 68.9% | 9.8% | 61.4 GW |
| 2020 | 354 TWh | 67.1% | 9.9% | 61.4 GW |
| 2019 | 399 TWh | 70.6% | 10.3% | 63.1 GW |
| 2018 | 413 TWh | 71.7% | 10.1% | 63.1 GW |
| 2017 | 398 TWh | 71.7% | 10.2% | 63.1 GW |
| 2016 | 403 TWh | 72.2% | 10.4% | 63.1 GW |
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.
Nuclear Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through August 2026Monthly statistics through August 2026, TWh
| Month | Nuclear |
|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 27.3 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 29.8 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 32.9 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 36.5 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 38.6 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 31.9 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 32.2 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 27.0 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 25.4 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 26.1 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 29.4 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 28.5 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 29.0 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 30.3 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 33.9 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 39.3 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 38.2 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 32.4 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 33.0 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 29.2 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 28.7 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 27.8 TWh |
| 2026-07 | 29.7 TWh |
| 2026-08 | 26.1 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.