France vs Ireland: Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector
France
325,838 Thousand tonnes
in 2024
Ireland
56,445 Thousand tonnes
in 2024
France rank
3rd
Ireland rank
2nd
Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector over time
- France
- Ireland
How they compare
France currently reports 325,838 Thousand tonnes against 56,445 Thousand tonnes in Ireland, a difference of 269,393 Thousand tonnes.
That makes France's figure about 5.8 times Ireland's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 3rd and Ireland ranks 2nd of 28 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 517,103 Thousand tonnes | 66,429 Thousand tonnes | 450,674 Thousand tonnes | France |
| 2000s | 491,470 Thousand tonnes | 74,228 Thousand tonnes | 417,242 Thousand tonnes | France |
| 2010s | 425,860 Thousand tonnes | 63,237 Thousand tonnes | 362,623 Thousand tonnes | France |
| 2020s | 353,103 Thousand tonnes | 59,970 Thousand tonnes | 293,133 Thousand tonnes | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher greenhouse gas emissions by source sector, France or Ireland?
- France, at 325,838 Thousand tonnes against 56,445 Thousand tonnes in Ireland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in greenhouse gas emissions by source sector between France and Ireland?
- 269,393 Thousand tonnes, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Ireland?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do France and Ireland rank globally for greenhouse gas emissions by source sector?
- France ranks 3rd and Ireland ranks 2nd of 28 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Greenhouse gas emissions by source sector. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.