China vs Germany: Co2 international aviation

China
27.20 million
in 2024
Germany
20.77 million
in 2024
China rank
4th
Germany rank
6th

Co2 international aviation over time

  • China
  • Germany
10.0M20.0M30.0M40.0M201320182024

How they compare

China currently reports 27.20 million against 20.77 million in Germany, a difference of 6.43 million.

That makes China's figure about 1.3 times Germany's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Germany ahead.

China ranks 4th and Germany ranks 6th of 197 countries.

China has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade China Germany Difference Ahead
2010s 23.63 million 22.86 million 767,200 China
2020s 15.93 million 15.36 million 572,602 China

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher co2 international aviation, China or Germany?
China, at 27.20 million against 20.77 million in Germany as of 2024.
What is the difference in co2 international aviation between China and Germany?
6.43 million, with China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and Germany?
12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
How do China and Germany rank globally for co2 international aviation?
China ranks 4th and Germany ranks 6th of 197 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Co2 international aviation. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Co2 international aviation
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
197 places, 2,260 data points, 2013–2024
Last refreshed