France vs United States: Renewable Electricity Output Comparison

Compare Renewable Electricity Output (% of Total) of France and United States over time using official World Bank Open Data.

⚑ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2021, France recorded Renewable Electricity Output (% of Total) of 22.8% vs 20.3% for United States (France's Renewable Electricity Output is 2.5% higher than United States's.).

πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
22.8%
+66.0% since 2000
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
20.3%
+130.0% since 2000
βš–οΈ Difference / Gap
2.5%
Latest Year: 2021
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France vs United States All Annual Observations (1990 – 2021)

Complete annual observations of Renewable Electricity Output (% of Total) for France and United States reported by World Bank.

Year πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France Renewable Electricity Output πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States Renewable Electricity Output Difference / Gap
2021 22.8% 20.3% 2.5%
2020 24.4% 19.9% 4.4%
2019 20.6% 17.9% 2.7%
2018 20.4% 17.2% 3.3%
2017 17.4% 17.3% 0.1%
2016 18.4% 15.3% 3.1%
2015 16.7% 13.6% 3.1%
2014 17.4% 13.4% 4.0%
2013 17.9% 13.0% 4.9%
2012 15.7% 12.4% 3.3%
2011 12.4% 12.7% 0.3%
2010 14.6% 10.6% 4.0%
2009 13.9% 10.8% 3.1%
2008 13.7% 9.5% 4.2%
2007 12.6% 8.9% 3.6%
2006 11.8% 9.8% 2.0%
2005 10.6% 9.1% 1.5%
2004 12.1% 9.2% 2.9%
2003 12.1% 9.5% 2.6%
2002 12.5% 9.2% 3.3%
2001 14.9% 7.4% 7.5%
2000 13.7% 8.8% 4.9%
1999 14.3% 9.0% 5.3%
1998 12.7% 9.5% 3.1%
1997 13.2% 10.9% 2.3%
1996 13.3% 11.5% 1.8%
1995 15.3% 10.7% 4.5%
1994 17.0% 9.7% 7.3%
1993 14.1% 10.4% 3.7%
1992 15.3% 9.9% 5.5%
1991 13.1% 10.7% 2.4%
1990 13.3% 11.5% 1.8%

Renewable Electricity Output Comparison

β€’ Current Leader: In 2021, France recorded Renewable Electricity Output of 22.8%, while United States recorded 20.3%, a difference of 2.5%.
β€’ 1990 Baseline: France stood at 13.3% and United States stood at 11.5%.
β€’ 2000–2021 Trajectory: France moved to 22.8% (+66.0% since 2000), while United States moved to 20.3% (+130.0% since 2000).

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1990 to 2021, France and United States followed distinct developmental paths. In 1990, France recorded 13.3% compared to 11.5% for United States. By 2021, the values evolved to 22.8% and 20.3% respectively.

Key Differences

β€’ Absolute Gap: Difference in 2021 is 2.5%.
β€’ Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 22.8% (France in 2021).
β€’ Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, France achieved +66.0% since 2000, while United States achieved +130.0% since 2000.

About Renewable Electricity Output (% of Total)

Renewable electricity is the share of electricity generated by renewable sources.

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

Frequently Asked Questions β€” Renewable Electricity Output

What is the Renewable Electricity Output of France?

In 2021, France's Renewable Electricity Output was 22.8% according to official World Bank data.

What is the Renewable Electricity Output of United States?

In 2021, United States's Renewable Electricity Output was 20.3% according to official World Bank data.

Which country has a higher Renewable Electricity Output?

In 2021, France recorded a higher Renewable Electricity Output of 22.8% compared to United States's 20.3% (a difference of 2.5%).

How has Renewable Electricity Output changed over time for France and United States?

From 2000 to 2021, France's Renewable Electricity Output changed by +66.0% since 2000, while United States's changed by +130.0% since 2000.

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Data Source and Methodology

Source: World Bank Open Data. Indicator Code: EG.ELC.RNEW.ZS (Renewable Electricity Output (% of Total)). Values represent annual renewable electricity output (% of total) for France and United States from 1990 through 2021. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.