CO₂ emissions from international aviation in France
France: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 16.47 million tonnes in 2024. ▼ Falling
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in France, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions from international aviation in France stood at 16.47 million tonnes.
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 emissions from international aviation in France peaked at 17.95 million tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 7.11 million tonnes, 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 emissions from international aviation in France, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 15.10 million tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 15.71 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 15.97 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 15.94 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 16.30 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 17.02 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 17.95 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 7.11 million tonnes | -60.4% |
| 2021 | 7.91 million tonnes | +11.3% |
| 2022 | 13.08 million tonnes | +65.3% |
| 2023 | 15.50 million tonnes | +18.5% |
| 2024 | 16.47 million tonnes | +6.3% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 16.47 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.69 million tonnes, 9.8× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- France's 16.47 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.03 million tonnes, 16.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16.28 million tonnes | 15.10 million tonnes | 17.95 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 12.01 million tonnes | 7.11 million tonnes | 16.47 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
More climate change data for France
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- 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)
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- 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 from international aviation in France?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in France was 16.47 million tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 17.95 million tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.11 million tonnes in 2020.
- How does France rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- France ranks 9th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from 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 OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from international aviation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International aviation emissions are assigned to the country of departure. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.