Germany vs Japan: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires
Germany
660,099 tonnes
in 2026
Japan
865,840 tonnes
in 2026
Germany rank
96th
Japan rank
94th
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires over time
- Germany
- Japan
How they compare
Japan currently reports 865,840 tonnes against 660,099 tonnes in Germany, a difference of 205,741 tonnes.
That makes Japan's figure about 1.3 times Germany's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Japan has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 96th and Japan ranks 94th of 248 countries.
Japan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Japan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 279,691 tonnes | 3.62 million tonnes | 3.34 million tonnes | Japan |
| 2010s | 429,563 tonnes | 5.05 million tonnes | 4.62 million tonnes | Japan |
| 2020s | 659,504 tonnes | 4.41 million tonnes | 3.75 million tonnes | Japan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual co₂ emissions from wildfires, Germany or Japan?
- Japan, at 865,840 tonnes against 660,099 tonnes in Germany as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual co₂ emissions from wildfires between Germany and Japan?
- 205,741 tonnes, with Japan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Japan?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Germany and Japan rank globally for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Germany ranks 96th and Japan ranks 94th of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Carbon dioxide released by wildfires in tonnes. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 07 August 2026.