Denmark vs France: Air pollutants by source sector

Denmark
12,680
in 2024
France
16,140
in 2024
Denmark rank
9th
France rank
6th

Air pollutants by source sector over time

  • Denmark
  • France
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How they compare

France currently reports 16,140 against 12,680 in Denmark, a difference of 3,460.

That makes France's figure about 1.3 times Denmark's.

The two have swapped places 8 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1990 it was France ahead.

Denmark ranks 9th and France ranks 6th of 40 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 1 and France in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark France Difference Ahead
1990s 9,982 11,905 1,923 France
2000s 9,826 9,594 232 Denmark
2010s 11,619 17,518 5,899 France
2020s 13,502 21,100 7,598 France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher air pollutants by source sector, Denmark or France?
France, at 16,140 against 12,680 in Denmark as of 2024.
What is the difference in air pollutants by source sector between Denmark and France?
3,460, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and France?
35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Denmark and France rank globally for air pollutants by source sector?
Denmark ranks 9th and France ranks 6th of 40 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Air pollutants by source sector. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Air pollutants by source sector
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
41 places, 1,437 data points, 1980–2024
Last refreshed