Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in France
France: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 12.65 million tonnes in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
12.65 million tonnes
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
10th
of 179 countries
All-time high
15.03 million tonnes
in 2004
All-time low
11.19 million tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in France, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for greenhouse gas emissions by sector in France is 12.65 million tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in France peaked at 15.03 million tonnes in 2004 and was at its lowest, 11.19 million tonnes, in 1990.
France ranks 10th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in France, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 11.19 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 11.43 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 11.57 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 11.80 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 11.53 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 1995 | 11.56 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 11.80 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 11.73 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 13.86 million tonnes | +18.2% |
| 1999 | 13.88 million tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 13.89 million tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 14.21 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 14.38 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 14.55 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 15.03 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 14.59 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 14.21 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 13.82 million tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2008 | 14.10 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 13.91 million tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 13.49 million tonnes | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 13.75 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 12.94 million tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2013 | 13.48 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 13.24 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 13.04 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 11.69 million tonnes | -10.4% |
| 2017 | 11.50 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 12.03 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2019 | 11.69 million tonnes | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 12.43 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2021 | 12.96 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 12.58 million tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 12.65 million tonnes | +0.6% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 12.65 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 735,000 tonnes, 17.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- France's 12.65 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.04 million tonnes, 12.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.04 million tonnes | 11.19 million tonnes | 13.88 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.27 million tonnes | 13.82 million tonnes | 15.03 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.69 million tonnes | 11.50 million tonnes | 13.75 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.65 million tonnes | 12.43 million tonnes | 12.96 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
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 greenhouse gas emissions by sector in France?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in France was 12.65 million tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 15.03 million tonnes in 2004.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.19 million tonnes in 1990.
- How does France rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- France ranks 10th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Greenhouse gas emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.