France vs South Korea: CO₂ emissions from transport
France
120.96 million tonnes
in 2023
South Korea
105.46 million tonnes
in 2023
France rank
13th
South Korea rank
15th
CO₂ emissions from transport over time
- France
- South Korea
How they compare
France currently reports 120.96 million tonnes against 105.46 million tonnes in South Korea, a difference of 15.50 million tonnes.
That makes France's figure about 1.1 times South Korea's.
Across all 34 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 13th and South Korea ranks 15th of 191 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 121.90 million tonnes | 63.73 million tonnes | 58.18 million tonnes | France |
| 2000s | 130.62 million tonnes | 85.20 million tonnes | 45.42 million tonnes | France |
| 2010s | 128.52 million tonnes | 95.26 million tonnes | 33.26 million tonnes | France |
| 2020s | 118.64 million tonnes | 103.29 million tonnes | 15.35 million tonnes | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher co₂ emissions from transport, France or South Korea?
- France, at 120.96 million tonnes against 105.46 million tonnes in South Korea as of 2023.
- What is the difference in co₂ emissions from transport between France and South Korea?
- 15.50 million tonnes, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and South Korea?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do France and South Korea rank globally for co₂ emissions from transport?
- France ranks 13th and South Korea ranks 15th of 191 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as CO₂ emissions from transport. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes.