Germany vs Japan: Co2 by source
Germany
7.11 million
in 2024
Japan
11.36 million
in 2024
Germany rank
6th
Japan rank
4th
Co2 by source over time
- Germany
- Japan
How they compare
Japan currently reports 11.36 million against 7.11 million in Germany, a difference of 4.25 million.
That makes Japan's figure about 1.6 times Germany's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Japan has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 6th and Japan ranks 4th of 46 countries.
Japan has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Japan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.22 million | 16.32 million | 6.10 million | Japan |
| 2000s | 9.11 million | 15.66 million | 6.54 million | Japan |
| 2010s | 8.63 million | 14.51 million | 5.89 million | Japan |
| 2020s | 7.86 million | 12.01 million | 4.15 million | Japan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher co2 by source, Germany or Japan?
- Japan, at 11.36 million against 7.11 million in Germany as of 2024.
- What is the difference in co2 by source between Germany and Japan?
- 4.25 million, with Japan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Japan?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Germany and Japan rank globally for co2 by source?
- Germany ranks 6th and Japan ranks 4th of 46 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Co2 by source. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.