Annual carbon dioxide emissions in France
France: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 5.34 million in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in France, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual carbon dioxide emissions in France is 5.34 million, measured in 2026. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 275.3% on the previous year and up 196.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in France peaked at 5.34 million in 2026 and was at its lowest, 1.04 million, in 2024.
France ranks 60th of 248 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4.79 million | — |
| 2004 | 2.30 million | -52.0% |
| 2005 | 2.07 million | -10.1% |
| 2006 | 1.49 million | -27.8% |
| 2007 | 1.19 million | -19.9% |
| 2008 | 1.72 million | +44.2% |
| 2009 | 1.19 million | -31.0% |
| 2010 | 1.41 million | +19.0% |
| 2011 | 1.21 million | -14.1% |
| 2012 | 1.41 million | +16.0% |
| 2013 | 1.13 million | -19.9% |
| 2014 | 1.36 million | +20.9% |
| 2015 | 1.22 million | -10.8% |
| 2016 | 1.80 million | +48.1% |
| 2017 | 2.47 million | +37.2% |
| 2018 | 1.26 million | -49.1% |
| 2019 | 1.78 million | +41.4% |
| 2020 | 1.23 million | -31.1% |
| 2021 | 1.81 million | +47.8% |
| 2022 | 4.35 million | +139.6% |
| 2023 | 1.25 million | -71.2% |
| 2024 | 1.04 million | -16.7% |
| 2025 | 1.42 million | +36.5% |
| 2026 | 5.34 million | +275.3% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 5.34 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 44,368, 120.3× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- France's 5.34 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 123,840, 43.1× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual carbon dioxide emissions in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +275.3% | 1.42 million | 5.34 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.11 million | 1.19 million | 4.79 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 1.51 million | 1.13 million | 2.47 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.35 million | 1.04 million | 5.34 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near France
More climate change data for France
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 2.23 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 55,837 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 11,820 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 44,017 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 44.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,572 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 16,983 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 16,451 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 532.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 62.08 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in France?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in France was 5.34 million in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 5.34 million in 2026.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.04 million in 2024.
- How does France rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- France ranks 60th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 196.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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