Injuries — Injuries in road traffic accidents in France
France: Injuries — Injuries in road traffic accidents was 972 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
972 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
27th
of 34 countries
All-time high
7,222 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants
in 1972
All-time low
855 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants
in 2020
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Injuries — Injuries in road traffic accidents in France, 1960–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants.
Analysis
In 2024, injuries — injuries in road traffic accidents in France stood at 972 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and down 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, injuries — injuries in road traffic accidents in France peaked at 7,222 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants in 1972 and was at its lowest, 855 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants, in 2020.
That places France 27th out of 34 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Injuries — Injuries in road traffic accidents in France, year by year
| Year | Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4,050 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | — |
| 1961 | 4,627 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | +14.2% |
| 1962 | 4,879 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | +5.4% |
| 1963 | 5,039 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | +3.3% |
| 1964 | 5,466 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | +8.5% |
| 1965 | 5,953 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | +8.9% |
| 1966 | 5,901 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -0.9% |
| 1967 | 6,082 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | +3.1% |
| 1968 | 6,259 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | +2.9% |
| 1969 | 6,186 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -1.2% |
| 1970 | 6,364 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | +2.9% |
| 1971 | 6,772 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | +6.4% |
| 1972 | 7,222 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | +6.6% |
| 1973 | 7,056 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -2.3% |
| 1974 | 6,581 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -6.7% |
| 1975 | 6,573 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -0.1% |
| 1976 | 6,586 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | +0.2% |
| 1977 | 6,528 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -0.9% |
| 1978 | 6,152 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -5.8% |
| 1979 | 6,281 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | +2.1% |
| 1980 | 6,251 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -0.5% |
| 1981 | 5,788 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -7.4% |
| 1982 | 5,717 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -1.2% |
| 1983 | 5,385 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -5.8% |
| 1984 | 5,146 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -4.4% |
| 1985 | 4,908 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -4.6% |
| 1986 | 4,673 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -4.8% |
| 1987 | 4,268 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -8.7% |
| 1988 | 4,361 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | +2.2% |
| 1989 | 4,194 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -3.8% |
| 1990 | 3,992 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -4.8% |
| 1991 | 3,624 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -9.2% |
| 1992 | 3,469 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -4.3% |
| 1993 | 3,295 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -5.0% |
| 1994 | 3,141 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -4.7% |
| 1995 | 3,141 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 2,936 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -6.5% |
| 1997 | 2,918 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 2,891 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 2,865 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 2,754 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 2,598 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -5.7% |
| 2002 | 2,309 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -11.1% |
| 2003 | 1,929 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -16.5% |
| 2004 | 1,797 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -6.8% |
| 2005 | 1,773 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 1,663 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 1,670 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 1,510 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -9.6% |
| 2009 | 1,456 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 1,346 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -7.6% |
| 2011 | 1,288 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 1,197 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -7.1% |
| 2013 | 1,108 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -7.4% |
| 2014 | 1,141 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 1,101 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 1,127 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 1,135 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 1,078 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -5.0% |
| 2019 | 1,083 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 855 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -21.1% |
| 2021 | 1,024 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | +19.8% |
| 2022 | 994 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 977 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 972 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | -0.5% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 972 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,211 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants, 44% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- France's 972 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,960 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants, 50% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,444 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | 4,050 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | 6,259 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | 10 |
| 1970s | 6,612 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | 6,152 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | 7,222 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,069 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | 4,194 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | 6,251 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,227 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | 2,865 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | 3,992 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,946 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | 1,456 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | 2,754 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,160 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | 1,078 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | 1,346 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | 10 |
| 2020s | 964.4 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | 855 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | 1,024 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 24 Greece 1,287 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants compare
- 25 Ireland 1,281 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants compare
- 26 Israel 1,279 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants compare
- 28 Norway 729 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants compare
- 29 Ukraine 719 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants compare
- 30 Mexico 701.4 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants compare
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 injuries — injuries in road traffic accidents in France?
- Injuries — injuries in road traffic accidents in France was 972 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest injuries — injuries in road traffic accidents recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 7,222 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants in 1972.
- What is the lowest injuries — injuries in road traffic accidents recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 855 Injured per 1 000 000 inhabitants in 2020.
- How does France rank for injuries — injuries in road traffic accidents?
- France ranks 27th out of 34 countries with data for 2024.
- Is injuries — injuries in road traffic accidents rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Injuries — Injuries in road traffic accidents. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset presents time series on injuries in road traffic accidents (number of people injured in road traffic accidents per million population.) Please refer to the Sources and Methods for detailed country-specific information.