Western Europe
France
France emitted about 264 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.68% of the world total, making it the 24th largest emitter. About 4.0 tonnes per person per year, 84% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 264Mt
- Per person
- 4.0t
- Change since 2005
- −37%
- Total since 1850
- 40.1bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 26%
0.68% of the world · 24th largest
World average 4.7 t
−33% since 1990
2.2% of all CO₂ ever emitted
World 34% (2025)
Annual CO₂ emissions
million tonnes, fossil fuels and industryShow the data as a table
| Year | CO₂ (Mt) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 264.16 |
| 2023 | 270.26 |
| 2022 | 295.30 |
| 2021 | 307.27 |
| 2020 | 281.52 |
| 2019 | 316.32 |
| 2018 | 323.10 |
| 2017 | 338.37 |
| 2016 | 335.50 |
| 2015 | 332.13 |
| 2014 | 327.81 |
| 2013 | 360.01 |
| 2012 | 358.10 |
| 2011 | 355.13 |
| 2010 | 377.08 |
| 2009 | 371.40 |
| 2008 | 389.79 |
| 2007 | 396.46 |
| 2006 | 406.67 |
| 2005 | 416.34 |
| 2004 | 414.07 |
| 2003 | 412.99 |
| 2002 | 407.03 |
| 2001 | 411.59 |
| 2000 | 407.45 |
| 1999 | 413.07 |
| 1998 | 414.36 |
| 1997 | 396.02 |
| 1996 | 403.35 |
| 1995 | 386.96 |
| 1994 | 381.90 |
| 1993 | 388.89 |
| 1992 | 408.43 |
| 1991 | 419.12 |
| 1990 | 394.90 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- France
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- France
Where France's electricity came from, 2025
- Coal 0.3%
- Gas 3.0%
- Oil 1.8%
- Nuclear 68.8%
- Hydro 10.4%
- Wind 8.2%
- Solar 5.6%
- Bioenergy & other 1.9%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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About France's emissions
How much CO₂ does France emit?
France emitted about 264 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.68% of the world total, making it the 24th largest emitter.
What are France's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 4.0 tonnes per person per year, 84% of the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are France's emissions going down?
Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −37% compared with 2005 and −33% compared with 1990.
How much of France's electricity is renewable?
26.1% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.