France
EU Member • Coordinates: 46.23°N, 2.21°E
CO2 Emissions
429.00k
kt CO2
Per capita: 4.30 t
Progress: 52%
Target: Net zero by 2050
Renewable Energy
57.20%
of gross final energy consumption
Target: 100% by 2050
Floor Sealing
4.8%
of total land area
Target: Net zero by 2050
Waste Management
54.2%
Recycling Rate
Waste: 350.00k kg
Legally Regulated Metrics
CO2 Emissions
Total Emissions
429.00k kt CO2
Per Capita
4.3 t
Year
2026
Progress
52%
Target
Net zero by 2050
Legal Basis
French Energy Transition Law, EU Climate Law
Renewable Energy
Percentage
57.2%
Target
100%
Target Year
2050
Unit
% of gross final energy consumption
Legal Basis
EU Renewable Energy Directive
Floor Sealing
Percentage
4.8%
Target
Net zero by 2050
Unit
% of total land area
Legal Basis
EU Soil Framework Directive
News-Relevant Metrics
Waste Generation
Total
350.00k kg
Per Capita
5200 kg
Year
2026
Recycling Rate
Percentage
54.2%
Unit
% of municipal waste
Year
2026
Data Sources & Methodology
Last Updated: 2026-08-26
Data Sources: Eurostat (2026), International Energy Agency (IEA) 2026, European Environment Agency (EEA) 2026
Next Update: 2026-09-25
For detailed methodology and data collection processes, please visit our Methodology page.