France vs India: Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption Comparison

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

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2015, India recorded Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption (% of Total) of 46.0% vs 45.2% for France (India's Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption is 0.8% higher than France's.).

🇫🇷 France
45.2%
-14.5% since 2000
🇮🇳 India
46.0%
-31.7% since 2000
⚖️ Difference / Gap
0.8%
Latest Year: 2015
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France vs India All Annual Observations (1990 – 2015)

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

Year 🇫🇷 France Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption 🇮🇳 India Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption Difference / Gap
2015 45.2% 46.0% 0.8%
2014 45.0% 75.8% 30.8%
2013 47.4% 75.0% 27.6%
2012 47.9% 75.1% 27.2%
2011 47.4% 74.9% 27.5%
2010 49.5% 74.8% 25.3%
2009 50.5% 75.6% 25.0%
2008 50.5% 71.4% 20.9%
2007 51.4% 71.0% 19.6%
2006 51.6% 70.0% 18.5%
2005 52.0% 69.3% 17.4%
2004 52.1% 69.0% 16.9%
2003 52.4% 68.2% 15.8%
2002 52.9% 67.9% 15.1%
2001 53.5% 67.1% 13.7%
2000 52.9% 67.3% 14.4%
1999 54.1% 67.0% 12.9%
1998 54.9% 65.5% 10.7%
1997 53.0% 65.4% 12.4%
1996 53.9% 64.6% 10.7%
1995 53.6% 64.1% 10.5%
1994 53.4% 62.2% 8.8%
1993 54.3% 61.6% 7.3%
1992 56.2% 61.0% 4.7%
1991 58.0% 59.9% 1.9%
1990 58.2% 58.7% 0.5%

Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption Comparison

Current Leader: In 2015, India recorded Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption of 46.0%, while France recorded 45.2%, a difference of 0.8%.
1990 Baseline: France stood at 58.2% and India stood at 58.7%.
2000–2015 Trajectory: France moved to 45.2% (-14.5% since 2000), while India moved to 46.0% (-31.7% since 2000).

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1990 to 2015, France and India followed distinct developmental paths. In 1990, France recorded 58.2% compared to 58.7% for India. By 2015, the values evolved to 45.2% and 46.0% respectively.

Key Differences

Absolute Gap: Difference in 2015 is 0.8%.
Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 46.0% (India in 2015).
Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, France achieved -14.5% since 2000, while India achieved -31.7% 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 France and India.

Frequently Asked Questions — Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption

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.

What is the Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption of India?

In 2015, India's Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption was 46.0% according to official World Bank data.

Which country has a higher Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption?

In 2015, India recorded a higher Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption of 46.0% compared to France's 45.2% (a difference of 0.8%).

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

From 2000 to 2015, France's Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption changed by -14.5% since 2000, while India's changed by -31.7% 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 France and India from 1990 through 2015. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.