Air pollutants by source sector in France
France: Air pollutants by source sector was 21,470 Tonne in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
21,470 Tonne
Change on year
down 14.6%
World rank
5th
of 29 countries
All-time high
25,150 Tonne
in 2022
All-time low
8,330 Tonne
in 2007
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Air pollutants by source sector in France, 1990–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
In 2023, air pollutants by source sector in France stood at 21,470 Tonne.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.6% on the previous year and up 38.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air pollutants by source sector in France peaked at 25,150 Tonne in 2022 and was at its lowest, 8,330 Tonne, in 2007.
France ranks 5th of 29 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 34 years of available data.
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 | 17,426 Tonne | 11,730 Tonne | 24,800 Tonne | 10 |
| 2020s | 22,515 Tonne | 20,290 Tonne | 25,150 Tonne | 4 |
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 21,470 Tonne in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest air pollutants by source sector recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 25,150 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 5th out of 29 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air pollutants by source sector rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.6%. 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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