Noise from neighbours or from the street in France

France: Noise from neighbours or from the street was 21.1% in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
21.1%
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
10th
of 47 countries
All-time high
23.5%
in 2004
All-time low
16.2%
in 2013
Years of data
18
2004–2023

Noise from neighbours or from the street in France, 2004–2023

05101520252004201320232004: 23.5 Percentage2005: 20.1 Percentage2006: 19.5 Percentage2007: 19 Percentage2008: 17.8 Percentage2009: 18.9 Percentage2010: 18.5 Percentage2011: 18.5 Percentage2012: 17 Percentage2013: 16.2 Percentage2014: 16.9 Percentage2015: 16.4 Percentage2016: 17.7 Percentage2017: 16.8 Percentage2018: 18.2 Percentage2019: 17.3 Percentage2020: 20.7 Percentage2023: 21.1 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for noise from neighbours or from the street in France is 21.1%, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and up 30.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, noise from neighbours or from the street in France peaked at 23.5% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 16.2%, in 2013.

That places France 10th out of 47 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.

Noise from neighbours or from the street in France, year by year

Annual values for Noise from neighbours or from the street in France, 2004 to 2023.
Year Percentage Change
2004 23.5% —
2005 20.1% -14.5%
2006 19.5% -3.0%
2007 19.0% -2.6%
2008 17.8% -6.3%
2009 18.9% +6.2%
2010 18.5% -2.1%
2011 18.5% +0.0%
2012 17.0% -8.1%
2013 16.2% -4.7%
2014 16.9% +4.3%
2015 16.4% -3.0%
2016 17.7% +7.9%
2017 16.8% -5.1%
2018 18.2% +8.3%
2019 17.3% -4.9%
2020 20.7% +19.7%
2023 21.1% +1.9%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 21.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 15.5%, 1.4× the median. (31 countries reporting)
  • France's 21.1% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 13.9%, 1.5× the median. (34 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 19.8% 17.8% 23.5% 6
2010s 17.4% 16.2% 18.5% 10
2020s 20.9% 20.7% 21.1% 2

Countries ranked near France

  1. 7 Spain 23.6% compare
  2. 8 Finland 23.0% compare
  3. 9 Greece 21.2% compare
  4. 11 Austria 20.0% compare
  5. 12 United Kingdom 19.8% compare
  6. 12 United Kingdom 19.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is noise from neighbours or from the street in France?
Noise from neighbours or from the street in France was 21.1% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest noise from neighbours or from the street recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 23.5% in 2004.
What is the lowest noise from neighbours or from the street recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 16.2% in 2013.
How does France rank for noise from neighbours or from the street?
France ranks 10th out of 47 countries with data for 2023.
Is noise from neighbours or from the street rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 30.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Noise from neighbours or from the street. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Noise from neighbours or from the street
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
52 places, 816 data points, 2003–2023
Last refreshed