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France: Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

In , France's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 66.98.

That's down 0.7% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 46.79 . France ranks #27 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #3 of 49.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CH4.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

France Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) trend

Highlights

Peak
78.86
Trough
66.98
1-year change
-0.7%
5-year change
-7.4%
-1.5% / yr
10-year change
-10.4%
-1.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
66.9823
67.4376
68.4830
69.9088
71.0009
72.3377
73.1468
73.9145
74.8232
75.0006

About Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of methane (CH4), 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.CH4.MT.CE.AR5Category: Environment

Frequently asked questions

What was France's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
In 2024, France's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 66.98, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is France's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
France's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) fell 0.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does France rank globally on Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?
In 2024, France ranked #27 out of 203 countries reporting Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does France's Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?
The global average for Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 46.79, so France is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #3 of 49.
What is Methane (CH4) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?
A measure of annual emissions of methane (CH4), 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.CH4.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.