Air pollutants by source sector in France
France: Air pollutants by source sector was 16,140 Tonne in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
16,140 Tonne
Change on year
down 20.8%
World rank
6th
of 40 countries
All-time high
25,500 Tonne
in 2022
All-time low
8,330 Tonne
in 2007
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Air pollutants by source sector in France, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
In 2024, air pollutants by source sector in France stood at 16,140 Tonne.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.8% on the previous year and up 32.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air pollutants by source sector in France peaked at 25,500 Tonne in 2022 and was at its lowest, 8,330 Tonne, in 2007.
France ranks 6th of 40 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 35 years of available data.
Air pollutants by source sector in France, year by year
| Year | Tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 11,360 Tonne | — |
| 1991 | 13,620 Tonne | +19.9% |
| 1992 | 13,330 Tonne | -2.1% |
| 1993 | 11,560 Tonne | -13.3% |
| 1994 | 12,220 Tonne | +5.7% |
| 1995 | 11,750 Tonne | -3.8% |
| 1996 | 11,560 Tonne | -1.6% |
| 1997 | 10,660 Tonne | -7.8% |
| 1998 | 11,730 Tonne | +10.0% |
| 1999 | 11,260 Tonne | -4.0% |
| 2000 | 11,290 Tonne | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 10,260 Tonne | -9.1% |
| 2002 | 10,380 Tonne | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 10,390 Tonne | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 9,130 Tonne | -12.1% |
| 2005 | 9,390 Tonne | +2.8% |
| 2006 | 8,450 Tonne | -10.0% |
| 2007 | 8,330 Tonne | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 8,550 Tonne | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 9,770 Tonne | +14.3% |
| 2010 | 11,730 Tonne | +20.1% |
| 2011 | 14,150 Tonne | +20.6% |
| 2012 | 15,860 Tonne | +12.1% |
| 2013 | 15,690 Tonne | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 12,150 Tonne | -22.6% |
| 2015 | 16,420 Tonne | +35.1% |
| 2016 | 21,930 Tonne | +33.6% |
| 2017 | 24,890 Tonne | +13.5% |
| 2018 | 20,060 Tonne | -19.4% |
| 2019 | 22,300 Tonne | +11.2% |
| 2020 | 20,300 Tonne | -9.0% |
| 2021 | 23,190 Tonne | +14.2% |
| 2022 | 25,500 Tonne | +10.0% |
| 2023 | 20,370 Tonne | -20.1% |
| 2024 | 16,140 Tonne | -20.8% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 16,140 Tonne is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,065 Tonne, 3.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- France's 16,140 Tonne is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,040 Tonne, 3.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11,905 Tonne | 10,660 Tonne | 13,620 Tonne | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,594 Tonne | 8,330 Tonne | 11,290 Tonne | 10 |
| 2010s | 17,518 Tonne | 11,730 Tonne | 24,890 Tonne | 10 |
| 2020s | 21,100 Tonne | 16,140 Tonne | 25,500 Tonne | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air pollutants by source sector in France?
- Air pollutants by source sector in France was 16,140 Tonne in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest air pollutants by source sector recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 25,500 Tonne in 2022.
- What is the lowest air pollutants by source sector recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,330 Tonne in 2007.
- How does France rank for air pollutants by source sector?
- France ranks 6th out of 40 countries with data for 2024.
- Is air pollutants by source sector rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Air pollutants by source sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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