Co2 emissions transport in France
France: Co2 emissions transport was 120.96 million in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
120.96 million
Change on year
down 3.3%
World rank
13th
of 191 countries
All-time high
134.22 million
in 2001
All-time low
106.93 million
in 2020
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Co2 emissions transport in France, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co2 emissions transport in France is 120.96 million, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.3% on the previous year and down 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions transport in France peaked at 134.22 million in 2001 and was at its lowest, 106.93 million, in 2020.
That places France 13th out of 191 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Co2 emissions transport in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 113.23 million | — |
| 1991 | 116.85 million | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 119.36 million | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 120.48 million | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 121.38 million | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 122.32 million | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 122.12 million | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 124.64 million | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 129.12 million | +3.6% |
| 1999 | 129.52 million | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 132.48 million | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 134.22 million | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 134.14 million | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 132.82 million | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 133.06 million | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 130.80 million | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 131.12 million | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 130.29 million | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 124.32 million | -4.6% |
| 2009 | 122.93 million | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 123.27 million | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 131.34 million | +6.5% |
| 2012 | 129.10 million | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 128.58 million | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 127.80 million | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 129.42 million | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 130.14 million | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 130.43 million | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 128.09 million | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 127.01 million | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 106.93 million | -15.8% |
| 2021 | 121.60 million | +13.7% |
| 2022 | 125.05 million | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 120.96 million | -3.3% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 120.96 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 12.23 million, 9.9× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- France's 120.96 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.50 million, 11.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 121.90 million | 113.23 million | 129.52 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 130.62 million | 122.93 million | 134.22 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 128.52 million | 123.27 million | 131.34 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 118.64 million | 106.93 million | 125.05 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
- 10 Indonesia 146.90 million compare
- 11 Saudi Arabia 142.97 million compare
- 12 Germany 136.93 million compare
- 14 United Kingdom 106.08 million compare
- 15 South Korea 105.46 million compare
- 16 Italy 104.78 million 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 co2 emissions transport in France?
- Co2 emissions transport in France was 120.96 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions transport recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 134.22 million in 2001.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions transport recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 106.93 million in 2020.
- How does France rank for co2 emissions transport?
- France ranks 13th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co2 emissions transport rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 emissions transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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