The two pie charts compare the proportion of energy production from five different sources in France in 1995 and 2005.
Overall, coal and gas remained the dominant sources of energy in both years, while the share of nuclear and other sources increased significantly. In contrast, petroleum experienced a considerable decline during the period.
In 1995, gas and coal accounted for nearly equal proportions, at around 29.6% and 29.8% respectively. Petroleum was also a major contributor, making up 29.3% of total production.
In 2005, coal maintained a similar level at 30.9%, while gas showed a slight increase to 30.3%. However, the contribution of petroleum dropped sharply to just under 20%, representing the most notable decrease. In comparison, nuclear power almost doubled, rising from 6.4% to 10.1%, and other sources nearly doubled as well, reaching 9.1%.
In summary, while coal and gas continued to dominate energy production in France, there was a significant shift towards nuclear and alternative energy sources between 1995 and 2005, accompanied by a sharp decline in petroleum use.