Emissions-weighted carbon price from carbon taxes in France
France: Emissions-weighted carbon price from carbon taxes was 30.82 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
30.82 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
9th
of 200 countries
All-time high
37.4 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents
in 2018
All-time low
0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents
in 1989
Years of data
37
1989–2025
Emissions-weighted carbon price from carbon taxes in France, 1989–2025
Source: Dolphin and Merkle (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents.
Analysis
France recorded 30.82 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents for emissions-weighted carbon price from carbon taxes in 2025.
That represents a change of up 168.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, emissions-weighted carbon price from carbon taxes in France peaked at 37.4 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents, in 1989.
France ranks 9th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Emissions-weighted carbon price from carbon taxes in France, year by year
| Year | constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1990 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1991 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1992 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1993 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1994 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1995 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1996 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1997 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1998 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 1999 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 2000 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 2001 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 2002 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 2003 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 2004 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 2005 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 2006 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 2007 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 2008 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 2009 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 2010 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 2011 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 2012 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 2013 | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 2014 | 2.35 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 2015 | 11.49 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +388.2% |
| 2016 | 17.06 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +48.5% |
| 2017 | 24.26 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +42.2% |
| 2018 | 37.4 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +54.1% |
| 2019 | 36.48 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 34.44 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -5.6% |
| 2021 | 33.69 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -2.2% |
| 2022 | 32.46 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 30.82 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -5.0% |
| 2024 | 30.82 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 30.82 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 1 |
| 1990s | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.9 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 37.4 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.18 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 30.82 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 34.44 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 6 Ireland 35.01 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 7 Luxembourg 33.07 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 8 Switzerland 32.42 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 10 Denmark 27.51 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 11 Iceland 25.62 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 12 South Africa 14.57 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents 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 emissions-weighted carbon price from carbon taxes in France?
- Emissions-weighted carbon price from carbon taxes in France was 30.82 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents in 2025, according to Dolphin and Merkle (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest emissions-weighted carbon price from carbon taxes recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 37.4 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents in 2018.
- What is the lowest emissions-weighted carbon price from carbon taxes recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents in 1989.
- How does France rank for emissions-weighted carbon price from carbon taxes?
- France ranks 9th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is emissions-weighted carbon price from carbon taxes rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 168.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Dolphin and Merkle (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Emissions-weighted carbon price from carbon taxes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in the cost of living between countries.