Soil sealing in France
France: Soil sealing was 298.19 Square metres per capita in 2021. ▬ Flat
Latest (2021)
298.19 Square metres per capita
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
12th
of 46 countries
All-time high
304.03 Square metres per capita
in 2006
All-time low
297.18 Square metres per capita
in 2018
Years of data
6
2006–2021
Soil sealing in France, 2006–2021
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Square metres per capita.
Analysis
France recorded 298.19 Square metres per capita for soil sealing in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soil sealing in France peaked at 304.03 Square metres per capita in 2006 and was at its lowest, 297.18 Square metres per capita, in 2018.
That places France 12th out of 46 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
Soil sealing in France, year by year
| Year | Square metres per capita | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 304.03 Square metres per capita | — |
| 2009 | 301.7 Square metres per capita | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 301.5 Square metres per capita | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 298.02 Square metres per capita | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 297.18 Square metres per capita | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 298.19 Square metres per capita | +0.3% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 298.19 Square metres per capita is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 257.11 Square metres per capita, 1.2× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- France's 298.19 Square metres per capita is above the median for high income countries, which is 264.85 Square metres per capita, 1.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 302.87 Square metres per capita | 301.7 Square metres per capita | 304.03 Square metres per capita | 2 |
| 2010s | 298.9 Square metres per capita | 297.18 Square metres per capita | 301.5 Square metres per capita | 3 |
| 2020s | 298.19 Square metres per capita | 298.19 Square metres per capita | 298.19 Square metres per capita | 1 |
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 soil sealing in France?
- Soil sealing in France was 298.19 Square metres per capita in 2021, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest soil sealing recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 304.03 Square metres per capita in 2006.
- What is the lowest soil sealing recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 297.18 Square metres per capita in 2018.
- How does France rank for soil sealing?
- France ranks 12th out of 46 countries with data for 2021.
- Is soil sealing rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Soil sealing. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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