What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in France?

Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in France was 170.69 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in France?

The highest recorded value was 368.57 million tonnes in 1973.

What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in France?

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1802.

How does France rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?

France ranks 14th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.

Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in France?

Over the last ten years it is down 13.6%. 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 CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in France

Name: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry 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: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 170.69 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

170.69 million tonnes

Change on year

down 0.9%

World rank

14th

of 215 countries

All-time high

368.57 million tonnes

in 1973

All-time low

0 tonnes

in 1802

Years of data

217

1802–2024

CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in France, 1802–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

France recorded 170.69 million tonnes for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.9% on the previous year and down 13.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in France peaked at 368.57 million tonnes in 1973 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1802.

That places France 14th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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	21,617 tonnes	0 tonnes	47,632 tonnes	10
1860s	56,792 tonnes	47,627 tonnes	65,956 tonnes	10
1870s	100,760 tonnes	65,952 tonnes	183,200 tonnes	10
1880s	414,398 tonnes	216,176 tonnes	582,576 tonnes	10
1890s	711,913 tonnes	597,232 tonnes	890,352 tonnes	10
1900s	515,523 tonnes	384,720 tonnes	736,464 tonnes	10
1910s	163,416 tonnes	0 tonnes	366,409 tonnes	10
1920s	2.76 million tonnes	190,528 tonnes	13.81 million tonnes	10
1930s	11.00 million tonnes	1.32 million tonnes	19.56 million tonnes	10
1940s	8.22 million tonnes	0 tonnes	29.26 million tonnes	10
1950s	51.87 million tonnes	31.57 million tonnes	72.20 million tonnes	10
1960s	156.41 million tonnes	85.78 million tonnes	246.78 million tonnes	10
1970s	332.36 million tonnes	275.33 million tonnes	368.57 million tonnes	10
1980s	262.84 million tonnes	244.12 million tonnes	321.23 million tonnes	10
1990s	242.09 million tonnes	234.59 million tonnes	248.52 million tonnes	10
2000s	237.17 million tonnes	219.51 million tonnes	249.57 million tonnes	10
2010s	200.08 million tonnes	187.28 million tonnes	215.85 million tonnes	10
2020s	173.37 million tonnes	165.54 million tonnes	179.25 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near France

11 Mexico 219.37 million tonnes compare
12 Iran 213.73 million tonnes compare
13 South Korea 176.14 million tonnes compare
15 United Kingdom 159.60 million tonnes compare
16 Italy 154.36 million tonnes compare
17 Iraq 147.53 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 215 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 co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in France?: Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in France was 170.69 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in France?: The highest recorded value was 368.57 million tonnes in 1973.
What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in France?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1802.
How does France rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?: France ranks 14th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in France?: Over the last ten years it is down 13.6%. 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 CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry
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: 215 places, 21,740 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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