The two pie charts illustrate the comparison of energy production in France in 1995 and 2005, divided into five sources.
Overall, it is notable that while coal and gas maintained a substantial share throughout the period, there was a pronounced shift away from petrol. At the same time, nuclear and other sources ascended, reflecting a diversification in the country’s energy production.
In 1995, the largest proportions of energy were allocated almost equally to coal, gas, and petrol, each reaching around 29%. Nuclear power accounted for a relatively small figure of 6.4%, while other sources were even lower at just under 5%.By 2005, petrol had plummeted to only 19.5%, showing a staggering decline of nearly 10%. In contrast, coal and gas remained almost unchanged, both around 31%, which reflects stability in their role. Nuclear energy more than doubled, reaching 10.1%, while other sources also rose significantly to 9.1%. This diversification was crucial for reducing dependence on traditional fuels.