Carbon intensity vs. GDP per capita in France
France: Carbon intensity vs. GDP per capita was 105.64 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
105.64 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour
Change on year
down 6.9%
World rank
196th
of 204 countries
All-time high
300.34 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour
in 1966
All-time low
105.64 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour
in 2024
Years of data
60
1965–2024
Carbon intensity vs. GDP per capita in France, 1965–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour.
Analysis
France recorded 105.64 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour for carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 60 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.9% on the previous year and down 8.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita in France peaked at 300.34 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 1966 and was at its lowest, 105.64 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour, in 2024.
France ranks 196th of 204 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 60 years of available data.
Carbon intensity vs. GDP per capita in France, year by year
| Year | grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 291.37 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | — |
| 1966 | 300.34 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +3.1% |
| 1967 | 296.56 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.3% |
| 1968 | 292.38 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.4% |
| 1969 | 281.12 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.9% |
| 1970 | 269.49 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -4.1% |
| 1971 | 275.93 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +2.4% |
| 1972 | 268.88 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.6% |
| 1973 | 258.29 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.9% |
| 1974 | 256.73 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.6% |
| 1975 | 253.17 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.4% |
| 1976 | 255.75 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.0% |
| 1977 | 249.22 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.6% |
| 1978 | 247.74 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.6% |
| 1979 | 241.45 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.5% |
| 1980 | 233.56 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.3% |
| 1981 | 212.99 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -8.8% |
| 1982 | 211.83 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.5% |
| 1983 | 198.01 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -6.5% |
| 1984 | 184.57 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -6.8% |
| 1985 | 174.48 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -5.5% |
| 1986 | 163.79 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -6.1% |
| 1987 | 159.83 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.4% |
| 1988 | 157.27 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.6% |
| 1989 | 156.8 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 151.62 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.3% |
| 1991 | 150.49 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.7% |
| 1992 | 146.5 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.7% |
| 1993 | 139.01 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -5.1% |
| 1994 | 139.4 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 136.57 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -2.0% |
| 1996 | 136.3 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 135.78 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.4% |
| 1998 | 138.58 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +2.1% |
| 1999 | 137.16 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 132.83 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.2% |
| 2001 | 133.32 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 131.21 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 131.16 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 130 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 130.79 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 128.88 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 127.82 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 125.53 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 126.54 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 124.55 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 119.89 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 122.31 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 122.39 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 115.53 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -5.6% |
| 2015 | 115.51 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 119.77 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 120.56 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 114.51 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -5.0% |
| 2019 | 114.6 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 115.58 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 117.58 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 128.63 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | +9.4% |
| 2023 | 113.48 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -11.8% |
| 2024 | 105.64 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | -6.9% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 105.64 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour is below the median for high income countries, which is 184.8 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour, 57% of the median. (69 countries reporting)
- France's 105.64 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 189.51 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour, 56% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 292.35 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 281.12 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 300.34 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 5 |
| 1970s | 257.66 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 241.45 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 275.93 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 1980s | 185.31 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 156.8 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 233.56 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 1990s | 141.14 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 135.78 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 151.62 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 2000s | 129.81 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 125.53 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 133.32 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 2010s | 118.96 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 114.51 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 124.55 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 10 |
| 2020s | 116.18 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 105.64 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 128.63 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 193 Norway 121.81 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 194 Panama 121.36 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 195 Switzerland 120 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 197 Finland 99.91 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 198 Bhutan 93.14 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
- 199 Sweden 81.28 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour compare
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 carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita in France?
- Carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita in France was 105.64 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 300.34 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 1966.
- What is the lowest carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 105.64 grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour in 2024.
- How does France rank for carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita?
- France ranks 196th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is carbon intensity vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Carbon intensity vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Fossil carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions per unit of total energy supply, measured in grams of CO₂ per kilowatt-hour.