French Polynesia vs Gabon: Share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources
French Polynesia
34.7%
in 2024
Gabon
35.4%
in 2024
French Polynesia rank
109th
Gabon rank
106th
Share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources over time
- French Polynesia
- Gabon
How they compare
Gabon currently reports 35.4% against 34.7% in French Polynesia, a difference of 0.7%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Gabon has been ahead every year.
French Polynesia ranks 109th and Gabon ranks 106th of 213 countries.
Gabon has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | Gabon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33.3% | 56.0% | 22.8% | Gabon |
| 2010s | 29.9% | 43.3% | 13.3% | Gabon |
| 2020s | 32.3% | 42.9% | 10.6% | Gabon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources, French Polynesia or Gabon?
- Gabon, at 35.4% against 34.7% in French Polynesia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources between French Polynesia and Gabon?
- 0.7%, with Gabon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Gabon?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do French Polynesia and Gabon rank globally for share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources?
- French Polynesia ranks 109th and Gabon ranks 106th of 213 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region. Low-carbon sources correspond to renewables and nuclear power, that produce significantly less greenhouse-gas emissions than fossil fuels. Renewables include solar, wind, hydropower, bioenergy, geothermal, wave, and tidal.