Key Market Indicators
French hydropower generation is projected to rise to approximately 224,000 terajoules by 2028, up from around 219,000 terajoules in 2023. This marks an annual growth rate of 0.3%. However, since 1995, the country's supply has experienced a yearly decline of 1.3%. In 2023, France ranked third in hydropower generation, with Sweden leading at nearly 219,000 terajoules. Sweden, France, and Italy secured the second, third, and fourth positions in the global ranking, respectively. Similarly, French hydro power consumption is expected to reach roughly 224,000 terajoules by 2028, rising from about 219,000 terajoules in 2023. This also represents an average annual growth rate of 0.3%. Since 1995, French demand for hydro power has decreased by 1.3% annually. In 2023, France held the third spot in hydro power consumption, with Sweden surpassing it at approximately 219,000 terajoules. In this ranking, Sweden, France, and Italy were positioned second, third, and fourth, respectively.
