Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) in France

France: Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) was 0.1903 Mt CO2e in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.1903 Mt CO2e
Change on year
down 5.6%
World rank
17th
of 194 countries
All-time high
0.2159 Mt CO2e
in 2022
All-time low
0.0448 Mt CO2e
in 1983
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) in France, 1970–2024

0.050.10.150.2197019972024

Source: EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission. Measured in Mt CO2e.

Analysis

In 2024, methane (ch4) emissions from power industry (energy) in France stood at 0.1903 Mt CO2e.

The figure is down 5.6% on the previous year and up 19.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, methane (ch4) emissions from power industry (energy) in France peaked at 0.2159 Mt CO2e in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0448 Mt CO2e, in 1983.

That places France 17th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0.0532 Mt CO2e 0.0465 Mt CO2e 0.0589 Mt CO2e 10
1980s 0.0514 Mt CO2e 0.0448 Mt CO2e 0.059 Mt CO2e 10
1990s 0.0636 Mt CO2e 0.0567 Mt CO2e 0.0737 Mt CO2e 10
2000s 0.1107 Mt CO2e 0.0795 Mt CO2e 0.145 Mt CO2e 10
2010s 0.1752 Mt CO2e 0.148 Mt CO2e 0.204 Mt CO2e 10
2020s 0.2011 Mt CO2e 0.1903 Mt CO2e 0.2159 Mt CO2e 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 14 Mexico 0.2057 Mt CO2e compare
  2. 15 Sweden 0.1974 Mt CO2e compare
  3. 16 Italy 0.1973 Mt CO2e compare
  4. 18 Chile 0.1813 Mt CO2e compare
  5. 19 Canada 0.1643 Mt CO2e compare
  6. 20 Finland 0.1555 Mt CO2e compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is methane (ch4) emissions from power industry (energy) in France?
Methane (ch4) emissions from power industry (energy) in France was 0.1903 Mt CO2e in 2024, according to EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission.
What is the highest methane (ch4) emissions from power industry (energy) recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 0.2159 Mt CO2e in 2022.
What is the lowest methane (ch4) emissions from power industry (energy) recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0448 Mt CO2e in 1983.
How does France rank for methane (ch4) emissions from power industry (energy)?
France ranks 17th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
Is methane (ch4) emissions from power industry (energy) rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 19.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission, published as part of Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Methane (CH4) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
Unit
Mt CO2e
Source
EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Community GHG Database, Joint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
241 places, 13,255 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

A measure of annual emissions of methane (CH4), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from electricity and heat generation (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.1.a. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).