What is annual co₂ emissions from gas in France?

Annual co₂ emissions from gas in France was 62.70 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 gas recorded in France?

The highest recorded value was 96.13 million tonnes in 2010.

What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in France?

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1802.

How does France rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?

France ranks 27th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.

Is annual co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in France?

Over the last ten years it is down 18.0%. 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 gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in France

Name: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in France
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

France: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas was 62.70 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

62.70 million tonnes

Change on year

down 6.6%

World rank

27th

of 146 countries

All-time high

96.13 million tonnes

in 2010

All-time low

0 tonnes

in 1802

Years of data

217

1802–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in France, 1802–2024

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 gas in France is 62.70 million tonnes, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.6% on the previous year and down 18.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from gas in France peaked at 96.13 million tonnes in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1802.

France ranks 27th of 146 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1800s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	2
1810s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1820s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1830s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1840s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1850s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1860s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1870s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1880s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1890s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1900s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1910s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1920s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1930s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1940s	246,587 tonnes	0 tonnes	831,728 tonnes	10
1950s	966,932 tonnes	447,008 tonnes	2.84 million tonnes	10
1960s	11.54 million tonnes	6.27 million tonnes	17.95 million tonnes	10
1970s	35.68 million tonnes	19.94 million tonnes	49.01 million tonnes	10
1980s	53.45 million tonnes	48.92 million tonnes	56.60 million tonnes	10
1990s	70.66 million tonnes	59.21 million tonnes	80.75 million tonnes	10
2000s	90.44 million tonnes	84.31 million tonnes	94.86 million tonnes	10
2010s	87.40 million tonnes	76.45 million tonnes	96.13 million tonnes	10
2020s	74.60 million tonnes	62.70 million tonnes	85.40 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near France

24 Australia 75.35 million tonnes compare
25 Taiwan 63.85 million tonnes compare
26 Oman 63.55 million tonnes compare
28 Turkmenistan 62.37 million tonnes compare
29 Pakistan 59.94 million tonnes compare
30 Brazil 58.91 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 146 places →

More climate change data for France

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.7% (2100)
Population growth 0.2% (2025)
Population, total 68.72 million (2025)
Urban population growth 0.3% (2025)
Urban population 54.18 million (2025)
Urban population 78.8% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 3.97 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 40.05 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 3.97 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 3.97 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for France →

Frequently asked questions

What is annual co₂ emissions from gas in France?: Annual co₂ emissions from gas in France was 62.70 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 gas recorded in France?: The highest recorded value was 96.13 million tonnes in 2010.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in France?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1802.
How does France rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?: France ranks 27th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in France?: Over the last ten years it is down 18.0%. 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 gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas
Unit: tonnes
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 146 places, 14,474 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from gas, measured in tonnes.