Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in France
France: Annual CO₂ emissions from cement was 5.68 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.68 million tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
30th
of 211 countries
All-time high
15.47 million tonnes
in 1974
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1938
Years of data
97
1928–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in France, 1928–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from cement in France is 5.68 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 18.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from cement in France peaked at 15.47 million tonnes in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1938.
France ranks 30th of 211 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 CO₂ emissions from cement in France, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 2.10 million tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 2.86 million tonnes | +36.4% |
| 1930 | 2.47 million tonnes | -13.7% |
| 1931 | 2.42 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1932 | 2.49 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1933 | 2.30 million tonnes | -7.5% |
| 1934 | 2.41 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1935 | 2.18 million tonnes | -9.7% |
| 1936 | 2.29 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1937 | 2.10 million tonnes | -8.2% |
| 1938 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1939 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1940 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1941 | 1.68 million tonnes | — |
| 1942 | 1.24 million tonnes | -26.6% |
| 1943 | 1.45 million tonnes | +17.1% |
| 1944 | 734,125 tonnes | -49.2% |
| 1945 | 777,737 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1946 | 1.05 million tonnes | +34.6% |
| 1947 | 1.90 million tonnes | +82.0% |
| 1948 | 2.66 million tonnes | +39.7% |
| 1949 | 3.18 million tonnes | +19.7% |
| 1950 | 3.56 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1951 | 4.02 million tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1952 | 4.27 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1953 | 4.60 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 1954 | 4.82 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1955 | 5.25 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1956 | 5.65 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1957 | 6.23 million tonnes | +10.2% |
| 1958 | 6.63 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1959 | 6.92 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1960 | 7.01 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1961 | 7.60 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1962 | 8.34 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1963 | 8.96 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1964 | 10.64 million tonnes | +18.8% |
| 1965 | 11.06 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1966 | 11.52 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1967 | 12.05 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1968 | 12.55 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1969 | 13.61 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1970 | 14.34 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1971 | 14.19 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1972 | 14.54 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1973 | 14.81 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1974 | 15.47 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1975 | 14.03 million tonnes | -9.3% |
| 1976 | 13.82 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 1977 | 13.44 million tonnes | -2.8% |
| 1978 | 12.95 million tonnes | -3.6% |
| 1979 | 13.21 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1980 | 13.22 million tonnes | +0.1% |
| 1981 | 12.71 million tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1982 | 11.67 million tonnes | -8.2% |
| 1983 | 10.84 million tonnes | -7.1% |
| 1984 | 9.96 million tonnes | -8.1% |
| 1985 | 10.22 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1986 | 10.11 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 1987 | 10.04 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1988 | 10.68 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1989 | 11.22 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1990 | 10.94 million tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1991 | 10.39 million tonnes | -5.0% |
| 1992 | 9.34 million tonnes | -10.0% |
| 1993 | 8.59 million tonnes | -8.0% |
| 1994 | 8.78 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1995 | 8.64 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1996 | 8.44 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 1997 | 8.11 million tonnes | -3.8% |
| 1998 | 8.69 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1999 | 8.39 million tonnes | -3.5% |
| 2000 | 8.56 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 8.66 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 8.64 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 8.56 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 9.06 million tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 9.11 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 9.31 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 9.48 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 8.88 million tonnes | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 7.68 million tonnes | -13.5% |
| 2010 | 7.89 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 8.07 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 7.50 million tonnes | -7.0% |
| 2013 | 7.30 million tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 6.97 million tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 6.61 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 6.64 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 6.48 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 6.70 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 6.81 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 6.20 million tonnes | -9.0% |
| 2021 | 6.49 million tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2022 | 6.40 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 5.68 million tonnes | -11.3% |
| 2024 | 5.68 million tonnes | +0.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 5.68 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 541,140 tonnes, 10.5× the median. (73 countries reporting)
- France's 5.68 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.20 million tonnes, 4.7× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from cement 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | -100.0% | 2.10 million tonnes | 0 tonnes |
| 1947 | +82.0% | 1.05 million tonnes | 1.90 million tonnes |
| 1944 | -49.2% | 1.45 million tonnes | 734,125 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 2.48 million tonnes | 2.10 million tonnes | 2.86 million tonnes | 2 |
| 1930s | 1.87 million tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2.49 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.47 million tonnes | 0 tonnes | 3.18 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 5.20 million tonnes | 3.56 million tonnes | 6.92 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 10.33 million tonnes | 7.01 million tonnes | 13.61 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 14.08 million tonnes | 12.95 million tonnes | 15.47 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.07 million tonnes | 9.96 million tonnes | 13.22 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.03 million tonnes | 8.11 million tonnes | 10.94 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.79 million tonnes | 7.68 million tonnes | 9.48 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.10 million tonnes | 6.48 million tonnes | 8.07 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.09 million tonnes | 5.68 million tonnes | 6.49 million tonnes | 5 |
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 co₂ emissions from cement in France?
- Annual co₂ emissions from cement in France was 5.68 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 15.47 million tonnes in 1974.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1938.
- How does France rank for annual co₂ emissions from cement?
- France ranks 30th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from cement. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from cement, measured in tonnes.