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
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.
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
- 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
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.7% (2100)
- Population growth 0.2% (2025)
- Population, total 68.72 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 0.3% (2025)
- Urban population 54.18 million (2025)
- Urban population 78.8% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 3.97 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 40.05 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 3.97 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 3.97 tonnes per person (2024)
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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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.