Slaughtering of certified organic animals in France
France: Slaughtering of certified organic animals was 25,793 Tonne in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
25,793 Tonne
Change on year
up 7.3%
World rank
3rd
of 37 countries
All-time high
37,090 Tonne
in 2021
All-time low
12,705 Tonne
in 2012
Years of data
13
2012–2025
Slaughtering of certified organic animals in France, 2012–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
In 2025, slaughtering of certified organic animals in France stood at 25,793 Tonne.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.3% on the previous year and up 36.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, slaughtering of certified organic animals in France peaked at 37,090 Tonne in 2021 and was at its lowest, 12,705 Tonne, in 2012.
That places France 3rd out of 37 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Slaughtering of certified organic animals in France, year by year
| Year | Tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 12,705 Tonne | — |
| 2014 | 16,783 Tonne | +32.1% |
| 2015 | 18,906 Tonne | +12.6% |
| 2016 | 22,441 Tonne | +18.7% |
| 2017 | 24,949 Tonne | +11.2% |
| 2018 | 29,388 Tonne | +17.8% |
| 2019 | 31,973 Tonne | +8.8% |
| 2020 | 35,448 Tonne | +10.9% |
| 2021 | 37,090 Tonne | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 33,612 Tonne | -9.4% |
| 2023 | 28,803 Tonne | -14.3% |
| 2024 | 24,035 Tonne | -16.6% |
| 2025 | 25,793 Tonne | +7.3% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 25,793 Tonne is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,398 Tonne, 18.4× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- France's 25,793 Tonne is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,523 Tonne, 16.9× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22,449 Tonne | 12,705 Tonne | 31,973 Tonne | 7 |
| 2020s | 30,797 Tonne | 24,035 Tonne | 37,090 Tonne | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 1 Italy 54,921 Tonne compare
- 2 Spain 28,781 Tonne compare
- 4 United Kingdom 24,000 Tonne compare
- 4 United Kingdom 24,000 Tonne compare
- 6 Sweden 13,945 Tonne 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 slaughtering of certified organic animals in France?
- Slaughtering of certified organic animals in France was 25,793 Tonne in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest slaughtering of certified organic animals recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 37,090 Tonne in 2021.
- What is the lowest slaughtering of certified organic animals recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,705 Tonne in 2012.
- How does France rank for slaughtering of certified organic animals?
- France ranks 3rd out of 37 countries with data for 2025.
- Is slaughtering of certified organic animals rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.4%. 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 Slaughtering of certified organic animals. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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