Emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems in France
France: Emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems was 28 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
28 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents
Change on year
up 11.5%
World rank
24th
of 200 countries
All-time high
32.53 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents
in 2022
All-time low
0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents
in 1989
Years of data
37
1989–2025
Emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems 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
The most recent figure for emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems in France is 28 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 11.5% on the previous year and up 791.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems in France peaked at 32.53 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents, in 1989.
That places France 24th out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems 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 | 10.51 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | — |
| 2006 | 8.54 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -18.7% |
| 2007 | 0.3313 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -96.1% |
| 2008 | 8.75 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +2539.9% |
| 2009 | 6.25 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -28.5% |
| 2010 | 6.84 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +9.4% |
| 2011 | 6 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -12.3% |
| 2012 | 3.39 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -43.5% |
| 2013 | 2.02 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -40.4% |
| 2014 | 2.46 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +22.0% |
| 2015 | 3.14 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +27.6% |
| 2016 | 2.2 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -29.8% |
| 2017 | 2.55 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +15.6% |
| 2018 | 6.95 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +172.8% |
| 2019 | 10.38 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +49.3% |
| 2020 | 9.6 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -7.5% |
| 2021 | 21.58 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +124.8% |
| 2022 | 32.53 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +50.7% |
| 2023 | 31.99 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 25.11 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | -21.5% |
| 2025 | 28 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | +11.5% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 28 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.68 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents, 10.5× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- France's 28 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 18.44 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents, 1.5× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +2539.9% | 0.3313 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 8.75 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents |
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 | 3.44 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 0 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 10.51 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.59 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 2.02 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 10.38 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.8 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 9.6 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 32.53 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 21 Romania 30.51 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 22 New Zealand 30.26 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 23 Ireland 30.22 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 25 Estonia 26.78 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 26 Lithuania 25.18 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents compare
- 27 Hungary 23.26 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 in emissions trading systems in France?
- Emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems in France was 28 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 in emissions trading systems recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 32.53 constant 2021 US$ per tonne of CO₂ equivalents in 2022.
- What is the lowest emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems 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 in emissions trading systems?
- France ranks 24th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is emissions-weighted carbon price in emissions trading systems rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 791.3%. 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 in emissions trading systems. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.