Co2 international aviation in France

France: Co2 international aviation was 16.47 million in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
16.47 million
Change on year
up 6.3%
World rank
9th
of 197 countries
All-time high
17.95 million
in 2019
All-time low
7.11 million
in 2020
Years of data
12
2013–2024

Co2 international aviation in France, 2013–2024

05.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M2013201820242013: 15.1M2014: 15.7M2015: 16.0M2016: 15.9M2017: 16.3M2018: 17.0M2019: 17.9M2020: 7.1M2021: 7.9M2022: 13.1M2023: 15.5M2024: 16.5M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, co2 international aviation in France stood at 16.47 million.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.3% on the previous year and up 4.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co2 international aviation in France peaked at 17.95 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 7.11 million, in 2020.

France ranks 9th of 197 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.

Co2 international aviation in France, year by year

Annual values for Co2 international aviation in France, 2013 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2013 15.10 million —
2014 15.71 million +4.1%
2015 15.97 million +1.7%
2016 15.94 million -0.2%
2017 16.30 million +2.3%
2018 17.02 million +4.4%
2019 17.95 million +5.5%
2020 7.11 million -60.4%
2021 7.91 million +11.3%
2022 13.08 million +65.3%
2023 15.50 million +18.5%
2024 16.47 million +6.3%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 16.47 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.69 million, 9.8× the median. (62 countries reporting)
  • France's 16.47 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.03 million, 16.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 16.28 million 15.10 million 17.95 million 7
2020s 12.01 million 7.11 million 16.47 million 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 6 Germany 20.77 million compare
  2. 7 Spain 18.59 million compare
  3. 8 Japan 17.53 million compare
  4. 10 Turkey 14.65 million compare
  5. 11 South Korea 13.14 million compare
  6. 12 Australia 12.41 million compare

See the full ranking of 197 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is co2 international aviation in France?
Co2 international aviation in France was 16.47 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest co2 international aviation recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 17.95 million in 2019.
What is the lowest co2 international aviation recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 7.11 million in 2020.
How does France rank for co2 international aviation?
France ranks 9th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
Is co2 international aviation rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 international aviation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Co2 international aviation
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
197 places, 2,260 data points, 2013–2024
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