Air pollutants by source sector in France
France: Air pollutants by source sector was 16,140 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
16,140
Change on year
down 20.8%
World rank
6th
of 40 countries
All-time high
25,500
in 2022
All-time low
8,330
in 2007
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Air pollutants by source sector in France, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2024, air pollutants by source sector in France stood at 16,140.
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 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 8,330, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 11,360 | — |
| 1991 | 13,620 | +19.9% |
| 1992 | 13,330 | -2.1% |
| 1993 | 11,560 | -13.3% |
| 1994 | 12,220 | +5.7% |
| 1995 | 11,750 | -3.8% |
| 1996 | 11,560 | -1.6% |
| 1997 | 10,660 | -7.8% |
| 1998 | 11,730 | +10.0% |
| 1999 | 11,260 | -4.0% |
| 2000 | 11,290 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 10,260 | -9.1% |
| 2002 | 10,380 | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 10,390 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 9,130 | -12.1% |
| 2005 | 9,390 | +2.8% |
| 2006 | 8,450 | -10.0% |
| 2007 | 8,330 | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 8,550 | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 9,770 | +14.3% |
| 2010 | 11,730 | +20.1% |
| 2011 | 14,150 | +20.6% |
| 2012 | 15,860 | +12.1% |
| 2013 | 15,690 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 12,150 | -22.6% |
| 2015 | 16,420 | +35.1% |
| 2016 | 21,930 | +33.6% |
| 2017 | 24,890 | +13.5% |
| 2018 | 20,060 | -19.4% |
| 2019 | 22,300 | +11.2% |
| 2020 | 20,300 | -9.0% |
| 2021 | 23,190 | +14.2% |
| 2022 | 25,500 | +10.0% |
| 2023 | 20,370 | -20.1% |
| 2024 | 16,140 | -20.8% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 16,140 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,065, 3.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- France's 16,140 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,040, 3.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11,905 | 10,660 | 13,620 | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,594 | 8,330 | 11,290 | 10 |
| 2010s | 17,518 | 11,730 | 24,890 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21,100 | 16,140 | 25,500 | 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 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest air pollutants by source sector recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 25,500 in 2022.
- What is the lowest air pollutants by source sector recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,330 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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