How does France rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, France ranked #24 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).

France: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

Name: France: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, France's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 274.45.

That's down 3.4% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 187.08 . France ranks #24 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #7 of 49.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 407.76; 2005
Trough: 274.45; 2024
1-year change: -3.4%
5-year change: -15.0%; -3.2% / yr
10-year change: -16.1%; -1.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
2024	274.4505
2023	284.1541
2022	307.6802
2021	316.7044
2020	287.0868
2019	322.9043
2018	328.5501
2017	338.7090
2016	334.7732
2015	332.1533

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.MT.CE.AR5 • Category: Environment

Environmental data note: Environmental indicators like CO2 emissions often lag by 2–3 years due to the complexity of data collection. Values represent actual measured or estimated emissions, not policy targets.

Frequently asked questions

What was France's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, France's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 274.45, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is France's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: France's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) fell 3.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does France rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, France ranked #24 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does France's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 187.08, so France is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #7 of 49.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?: A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.