The pie graphs compare the proportion of different fuel resources to generate electricity by units of Australia and France in 1980 and 2000.
Overall, although Australia produced more electricity than France in 1980, France surpassed Australia to have more energy created in 2000. Additionally, both nations recorded an upward trend during the period.
Regarding Australia, coal was the most widely utilised for electricity production with 50 units in 1980, before a rise to 130 units in two decades later. Furthermore, a similar pattern was recorded in the quantity of hydro power with 20% at first, then went up to 36 units in the end. Natural gas and oil accounted for 20% and 10% in 1980, respectively; however, they became less commonly used with 2 units each.
Concerning France, nuclear power was not the top priority in producing electricity with only 15 units in 1980. Nonetheless, its segment skyrocketed to 126 units, exceeding others to be the most popular fuel source. Moreover, the quantity of coal used for generating energy stabilised throughout 20 years with 25 units, whereas the proportion of oil slightly climbed from 20 to 25 units. Despite being one of the most common sources in 1980 with 25 units, natural gas plummeted to only 2 units in 2000, which equalled hydro power after a 3 units drop in two decades.