Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in France

France: Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 0.4589 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.4589 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 51.1%
World rank
59th
of 186 countries
All-time high
2.31 % change on previous year
in 2003
All-time low
-15.26 % change on previous year
in 1993
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in France, 1971–2024

-15-10-50197119972024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt co2e) in France stood at 0.4589 % change on previous year.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 51.1% on the previous year and up 164.9% over five years.

Over the whole period, methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt co2e) in France peaked at 2.31 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -15.26 % change on previous year, in 1993.

France ranks 59th of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in France, year by year

Annual values for Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in France, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -10.79 % change on previous year
1972 -9.91 % change on previous year -8.1%
1973 -13.63 % change on previous year +37.5%
1974 -9.09 % change on previous year -33.3%
1975 0.2496 % change on previous year -102.7%
1976 -1.69 % change on previous year -777.9%
1977 -2.16 % change on previous year +27.6%
1978 -10.91 % change on previous year +405.6%
1979 -3.2 % change on previous year -70.7%
1980 -2.86 % change on previous year -10.7%
1981 -1.42 % change on previous year -50.4%
1982 -7.71 % change on previous year +444.3%
1983 -6.27 % change on previous year -18.7%
1984 -2.3 % change on previous year -63.4%
1985 -7.73 % change on previous year +236.5%
1986 -3.46 % change on previous year -55.2%
1987 -5.2 % change on previous year +50.2%
1988 -14.45 % change on previous year +177.9%
1989 -2.32 % change on previous year -83.9%
1990 -7.84 % change on previous year +237.5%
1991 -3.37 % change on previous year -57.0%
1992 -5.34 % change on previous year +58.5%
1993 -15.26 % change on previous year +186.0%
1994 -11.29 % change on previous year -26.0%
1995 -7.36 % change on previous year -34.8%
1996 -5.48 % change on previous year -25.5%
1997 -5 % change on previous year -8.9%
1998 -6.03 % change on previous year +20.6%
1999 -4.71 % change on previous year -21.8%
2000 -3.86 % change on previous year -18.2%
2001 -4.07 % change on previous year +5.5%
2002 -3.2 % change on previous year -21.4%
2003 2.31 % change on previous year -172.3%
2004 -2.1 % change on previous year -191.0%
2005 -3.38 % change on previous year +60.8%
2006 -0.8427 % change on previous year -75.1%
2007 -0.5578 % change on previous year -33.8%
2008 0.0734 % change on previous year -113.2%
2009 -2.85 % change on previous year -3985.2%
2010 0.0514 % change on previous year -101.8%
2011 0.4468 % change on previous year +770.1%
2012 0.4449 % change on previous year -0.4%
2013 0.3531 % change on previous year -20.6%
2014 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2015 -1.02 % change on previous year
2016 1.2 % change on previous year -216.9%
2017 -0.4436 % change on previous year -137.1%
2018 0.1166 % change on previous year -126.3%
2019 0.1732 % change on previous year +48.5%
2020 -0.5964 % change on previous year -444.2%
2021 -2.88 % change on previous year +382.4%
2022 0.6826 % change on previous year -123.7%
2023 0.9387 % change on previous year +37.5%
2024 0.4589 % change on previous year -51.1%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2009 -3985.2% 0.0734 % change on previous year -2.85 % change on previous year
1976 -777.9% 0.2496 % change on previous year -1.69 % change on previous year
2011 +770.1% 0.0514 % change on previous year 0.4468 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s -6.79 % change on previous year -13.63 % change on previous year 0.2496 % change on previous year 9
1980s -5.37 % change on previous year -14.45 % change on previous year -1.42 % change on previous year 10
1990s -7.17 % change on previous year -15.26 % change on previous year -3.37 % change on previous year 10
2000s -1.85 % change on previous year -4.07 % change on previous year 2.31 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.1316 % change on previous year -1.02 % change on previous year 1.2 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.2786 % change on previous year -2.88 % change on previous year 0.9387 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 56 Belgium 0.7242 % change on previous year compare
  2. 57 United States 0.7194 % change on previous year compare
  3. 58 South Africa 0.5414 % change on previous year compare
  4. 60 Bahrain 0.3521 % change on previous year compare
  5. 61 Armenia 0.3487 % change on previous year compare
  6. 62 Gabon 0.3477 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt co2e) in France?
Methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt co2e) in France was 0.4589 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt co2e) recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 2.31 % change on previous year in 2003.
What is the lowest methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt co2e) recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was -15.26 % change on previous year in 1993.
How does France rank for methane (ch4) emissions from fugitive emissions (energy) (mt co2e)?
France ranks 59th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
233 places, 12,344 data points, 1971–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Methane (CH4) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.