Average ammonium concentration in freshwater in France
France: Average ammonium concentration in freshwater was 0.178 milligrams per liter in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
0.178 milligrams per liter
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
7th
of 32 countries
All-time high
1.56 milligrams per liter
in 1992
All-time low
0.0336 milligrams per liter
in 2007
Years of data
30
1992–2021
Average ammonium concentration in freshwater in France, 1992–2021
Source: European Environment Agency (2023) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in milligrams per liter.
Analysis
France recorded 0.178 milligrams per liter for average ammonium concentration in freshwater in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 203.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average ammonium concentration in freshwater in France peaked at 1.56 milligrams per liter in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.0336 milligrams per liter, in 2007.
France ranks 7th of 32 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Average ammonium concentration in freshwater in France, year by year
| Year | milligrams per liter | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1.56 milligrams per liter | — |
| 1993 | 0.3828 milligrams per liter | -75.4% |
| 1994 | 0.2048 milligrams per liter | -46.5% |
| 1995 | 0.1437 milligrams per liter | -29.9% |
| 1996 | 0.152 milligrams per liter | +5.8% |
| 1997 | 0.0959 milligrams per liter | -36.9% |
| 1998 | 0.1766 milligrams per liter | +84.2% |
| 1999 | 0.076 milligrams per liter | -57.0% |
| 2000 | 0.0544 milligrams per liter | -28.5% |
| 2001 | 0.129 milligrams per liter | +137.3% |
| 2002 | 0.0932 milligrams per liter | -27.8% |
| 2003 | 0.0793 milligrams per liter | -14.9% |
| 2004 | 0.048 milligrams per liter | -39.4% |
| 2005 | 0.0576 milligrams per liter | +19.9% |
| 2006 | 0.0576 milligrams per liter | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.0336 milligrams per liter | -41.7% |
| 2008 | 0.0394 milligrams per liter | +17.1% |
| 2009 | 0.0531 milligrams per liter | +34.9% |
| 2010 | 0.0508 milligrams per liter | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 0.0587 milligrams per liter | +15.5% |
| 2012 | 0.0569 milligrams per liter | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 0.0544 milligrams per liter | -4.3% |
| 2014 | 0.0478 milligrams per liter | -12.3% |
| 2015 | 0.0391 milligrams per liter | -18.1% |
| 2016 | 0.0449 milligrams per liter | +14.7% |
| 2017 | 0.0642 milligrams per liter | +43.1% |
| 2018 | 0.0688 milligrams per liter | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 0.178 milligrams per liter | +158.8% |
| 2020 | 0.178 milligrams per liter | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 0.178 milligrams per liter | +0.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 0.178 milligrams per liter is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.0703 milligrams per liter, 2.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- France's 0.178 milligrams per liter is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0673 milligrams per liter, 2.6× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.3484 milligrams per liter | 0.076 milligrams per liter | 1.56 milligrams per liter | 8 |
| 2000s | 0.0645 milligrams per liter | 0.0336 milligrams per liter | 0.129 milligrams per liter | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0664 milligrams per liter | 0.0391 milligrams per liter | 0.178 milligrams per liter | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.178 milligrams per liter | 0.178 milligrams per liter | 0.178 milligrams per liter | 2 |
Countries ranked near France
More environment data for France
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -2.44 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -3.44 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.427 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.31 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -3.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.1777 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average ammonium concentration in freshwater in France?
- Average ammonium concentration in freshwater in France was 0.178 milligrams per liter in 2021, according to European Environment Agency (2023) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest average ammonium concentration in freshwater recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 1.56 milligrams per liter in 1992.
- What is the lowest average ammonium concentration in freshwater recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0336 milligrams per liter in 2007.
- How does France rank for average ammonium concentration in freshwater?
- France ranks 7th out of 32 countries with data for 2021.
- Is average ammonium concentration in freshwater rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 203.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from European Environment Agency (2023) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Average ammonium concentration in freshwater. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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