Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in France

France: Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate was -6.87 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-6.87 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 306.9%
World rank
212th
of 231 countries
All-time high
13.54 % change on previous year
in 1976
All-time low
-13.23 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
62
1962–2023

Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in France, 1962–2023

-10010196219922023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in France is -6.87 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 306.9% on the previous year and down 86.7% over five years.

Over the whole period, energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in France peaked at 13.54 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -13.23 % change on previous year, in 2020.

France ranks 212th of 231 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in France, year by year

Annual values for Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in France, 1962 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 5.92 % change on previous year —
1963 11.84 % change on previous year +99.9%
1964 2.94 % change on previous year -75.2%
1965 1.71 % change on previous year -41.7%
1966 -1.69 % change on previous year -198.3%
1967 6.86 % change on previous year -506.9%
1968 3.21 % change on previous year -53.2%
1969 6.74 % change on previous year +109.9%
1970 6.31 % change on previous year -6.3%
1971 5.02 % change on previous year -20.4%
1972 3.7 % change on previous year -26.4%
1973 7.76 % change on previous year +109.9%
1974 -3.31 % change on previous year -142.6%
1975 -10.87 % change on previous year +228.5%
1976 13.54 % change on previous year -224.7%
1977 -5.57 % change on previous year -141.1%
1978 5.05 % change on previous year -190.8%
1979 4.81 % change on previous year -4.8%
1980 -4.4 % change on previous year -191.4%
1981 -10.2 % change on previous year +131.9%
1982 -3.56 % change on previous year -65.1%
1983 -3.46 % change on previous year -2.8%
1984 -3.83 % change on previous year +10.5%
1985 -1.24 % change on previous year -67.5%
1986 -4.03 % change on previous year +224.0%
1987 -2.62 % change on previous year -34.9%
1988 -1.08 % change on previous year -58.9%
1989 4.63 % change on previous year -529.6%
1990 -4.17 % change on previous year -190.0%
1991 4.08 % change on previous year -197.8%
1992 -5.74 % change on previous year -240.9%
1993 -1.66 % change on previous year -71.1%
1994 -6.2 % change on previous year +272.9%
1995 3.9 % change on previous year -163.0%
1996 7.23 % change on previous year +85.1%
1997 -6.47 % change on previous year -189.5%
1998 8.65 % change on previous year -233.6%
1999 -2.12 % change on previous year -124.5%
2000 -2.71 % change on previous year +27.7%
2001 5.01 % change on previous year -285.0%
2002 -1.33 % change on previous year -126.5%
2003 1.34 % change on previous year -201.3%
2004 0.5305 % change on previous year -60.5%
2005 0.7916 % change on previous year +49.2%
2006 -3.14 % change on previous year -496.9%
2007 -1.35 % change on previous year -57.0%
2008 -0.8219 % change on previous year -39.2%
2009 -3.59 % change on previous year +336.9%
2010 0.5731 % change on previous year -116.0%
2011 -2.28 % change on previous year -497.7%
2012 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2013 0 % change on previous year —
2014 -8.45 % change on previous year —
2015 2.55 % change on previous year -130.1%
2016 0.6211 % change on previous year -75.6%
2017 0.6173 % change on previous year -0.6%
2018 -3.68 % change on previous year -696.3%
2019 -1.27 % change on previous year -65.4%
2020 -13.23 % change on previous year +938.2%
2021 10.04 % change on previous year -175.9%
2022 -1.69 % change on previous year -116.8%
2023 -6.87 % change on previous year +306.9%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's -6.87 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -1.74 % change on previous year, 4.0× the median. (65 countries reporting)
  • France's -6.87 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -3.29 % change on previous year, 2.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 4.69 % change on previous year -1.69 % change on previous year 11.84 % change on previous year 8
1970s 2.65 % change on previous year -10.87 % change on previous year 13.54 % change on previous year 10
1980s -2.98 % change on previous year -10.2 % change on previous year 4.63 % change on previous year 10
1990s -0.251 % change on previous year -6.47 % change on previous year 8.65 % change on previous year 10
2000s -0.5262 % change on previous year -3.59 % change on previous year 5.01 % change on previous year 10
2010s -1.13 % change on previous year -8.45 % change on previous year 2.55 % change on previous year 10
2020s -2.94 % change on previous year -13.23 % change on previous year 10.04 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near France

  1. 210 Turkmenistan -6.61 % change on previous year compare
  2. 211 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) -6.72 % change on previous year compare
  3. 213 Spain -6.96 % change on previous year compare
  4. 214 Holy See -7.53 % change on previous year compare
  5. 215 Ireland -7.62 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in France?
Energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in France was -6.87 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 13.54 % change on previous year in 1976.
What is the lowest energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was -13.23 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does France rank for energy — emissions (co2), annual growth rate?
France ranks 212th out of 231 countries with data for 2023.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Energy — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
264 places, 14,853 data points, 1962–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Energy — Emissions (CO2). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.