China vs France: Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption Comparison

Compare Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption (% of Total) of China and France over time using official World Bank Open Data.

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2015, China recorded Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption (% of Total) of 71.1% vs 45.2% for France (China's Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption is 25.9% higher than France's.).

🇨🇳 China
71.1%
-11.1% since 2000
🇫🇷 France
45.2%
-14.5% since 2000
⚖️ Difference / Gap
25.9%
Latest Year: 2015
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China vs France All Annual Observations (1990 – 2015)

Complete annual observations of Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption (% of Total) for China and France reported by World Bank.

Year 🇨🇳 China Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption 🇫🇷 France Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption Difference / Gap
2015 71.1% 45.2% 25.9%
2014 89.6% 45.0% 44.5%
2013 91.0% 47.4% 43.6%
2012 91.1% 47.9% 43.3%
2011 91.4% 47.4% 44.0%
2010 90.8% 49.5% 41.3%
2009 90.2% 50.5% 39.6%
2008 89.5% 50.5% 39.0%
2007 89.3% 51.4% 38.0%
2006 88.3% 51.6% 36.7%
2005 87.4% 52.0% 35.4%
2004 86.1% 52.1% 34.0%
2003 84.2% 52.4% 31.9%
2002 81.9% 52.9% 29.0%
2001 80.8% 53.5% 27.4%
2000 79.9% 52.9% 27.1%
1999 79.2% 54.1% 25.1%
1998 78.7% 54.9% 23.9%
1997 78.5% 53.0% 25.5%
1996 78.7% 53.9% 24.8%
1995 77.9% 53.6% 24.2%
1994 76.6% 53.4% 23.2%
1993 76.0% 54.3% 21.8%
1992 75.0% 56.2% 18.8%
1991 74.5% 58.0% 16.4%
1990 75.1% 58.2% 16.9%

Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption Comparison

Current Leader: In 2015, China recorded Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption of 71.1%, while France recorded 45.2%, a difference of 25.9%.
1990 Baseline: China stood at 75.1% and France stood at 58.2%.
2000–2015 Trajectory: China moved to 71.1% (-11.1% since 2000), while France moved to 45.2% (-14.5% since 2000).

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1990 to 2015, China and France followed distinct developmental paths. In 1990, China recorded 75.1% compared to 58.2% for France. By 2015, the values evolved to 71.1% and 45.2% respectively.

Key Differences

Absolute Gap: Difference in 2015 is 25.9%.
Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 71.1% (China in 2015).
Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, China achieved -11.1% since 2000, while France achieved -14.5% since 2000.

About Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption (% of Total)

Fossil fuel comprises coal, oil, petroleum, and natural gas products.

This comparison uses standardized data from World Bank Open Data. Historical records allow analysts to trace long-term development trajectories for China and France.

Frequently Asked Questions — Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption

What is the Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption of China?

In 2015, China's Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption was 71.1% according to official World Bank data.

What is the Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption of France?

In 2015, France's Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption was 45.2% according to official World Bank data.

Which country has a higher Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption?

In 2015, China recorded a higher Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption of 71.1% compared to France's 45.2% (a difference of 25.9%).

How has Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption changed over time for China and France?

From 2000 to 2015, China's Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption changed by -11.1% since 2000, while France's changed by -14.5% since 2000.

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Data Source and Methodology

Source: World Bank Open Data. Indicator Code: EG.USE.COMM.FO.ZS (Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption (% of Total)). Values represent annual fossil fuel energy consumption (% of total) for China and France from 1990 through 2015. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.