Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Germany
Germany: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas was 157.68 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
157.68 million tonnes
Change on year
up 4.9%
World rank
9th
of 146 countries
All-time high
184.88 million tonnes
in 2010
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1792
Years of data
233
1792–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Germany, 1792–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Germany recorded 157.68 million tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from gas in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.9% on the previous year and up 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from gas in Germany peaked at 184.88 million tonnes in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1792.
That places Germany 9th out of 146 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.
Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Germany, year by year
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| 1934 | 21,984 tonnes | — |
| 1935 | 25,648 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1936 | 43,968 tonnes | +71.4% |
| 1937 | 40,304 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 1938 | 32,976 tonnes | -18.2% |
| 1939 | 58,624 tonnes | +77.8% |
| 1940 | 29,312 tonnes | -50.0% |
| 1941 | 25,648 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 1942 | 25,648 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 18,320 tonnes | -28.6% |
| 1944 | 131,904 tonnes | +620.0% |
| 1945 | 135,568 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1946 | 164,880 tonnes | +21.6% |
| 1947 | 117,248 tonnes | -28.9% |
| 1948 | 102,592 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 1949 | 80,608 tonnes | -21.4% |
| 1950 | 43,968 tonnes | -45.5% |
| 1951 | 54,960 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1952 | 98,927 tonnes | +80.0% |
| 1953 | 227,169 tonnes | +129.6% |
| 1954 | 362,738 tonnes | +59.7% |
| 1955 | 729,136 tonnes | +101.0% |
| 1956 | 1.06 million tonnes | +45.2% |
| 1957 | 1.05 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1958 | 1.04 million tonnes | -1.4% |
| 1959 | 1.19 million tonnes | +14.5% |
| 1960 | 1.35 million tonnes | +13.6% |
| 1961 | 1.48 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1962 | 1.97 million tonnes | +32.9% |
| 1963 | 2.56 million tonnes | +30.2% |
| 1964 | 3.83 million tonnes | +49.4% |
| 1965 | 5.54 million tonnes | +44.7% |
| 1966 | 6.68 million tonnes | +20.6% |
| 1967 | 8.78 million tonnes | +31.4% |
| 1968 | 14.47 million tonnes | +64.8% |
| 1969 | 20.62 million tonnes | +42.6% |
| 1970 | 29.77 million tonnes | +44.3% |
| 1971 | 40.18 million tonnes | +35.0% |
| 1972 | 52.65 million tonnes | +31.0% |
| 1973 | 67.75 million tonnes | +28.7% |
| 1974 | 84.49 million tonnes | +24.7% |
| 1975 | 88.81 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1976 | 93.63 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1977 | 98.05 million tonnes | +4.7% |
| 1978 | 105.27 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1979 | 114.72 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1980 | 115.45 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1981 | 110.00 million tonnes | -4.7% |
| 1982 | 102.02 million tonnes | -7.3% |
| 1983 | 106.02 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1984 | 108.53 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 108.53 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 100.55 million tonnes | -7.4% |
| 1987 | 109.55 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1988 | 107.64 million tonnes | -1.7% |
| 1989 | 121.91 million tonnes | +13.3% |
| 1990 | 122.28 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 130.15 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1992 | 129.30 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 1993 | 136.25 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1994 | 142.15 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 152.97 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1996 | 169.96 million tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1997 | 162.88 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 1998 | 165.38 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 165.63 million tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 166.42 million tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 173.80 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 173.61 million tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 176.59 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 174.33 million tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 175.90 million tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 180.20 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 173.85 million tonnes | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 181.00 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 168.40 million tonnes | -7.0% |
| 2010 | 184.88 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 2011 | 169.40 million tonnes | -8.4% |
| 2012 | 167.84 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 170.27 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 151.99 million tonnes | -10.7% |
| 2015 | 157.11 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 169.17 million tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2017 | 172.04 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 169.76 million tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 172.76 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 170.96 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 181.31 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2022 | 158.69 million tonnes | -12.5% |
| 2023 | 150.34 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2024 | 157.68 million tonnes | +4.9% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 157.68 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.05 million tonnes, 15.7× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Germany's 157.68 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.92 million tonnes, 22.8× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Germany changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | +620.0% | 18,320 tonnes | 131,904 tonnes |
| 1953 | +129.6% | 98,927 tonnes | 227,169 tonnes |
| 1955 | +101.0% | 362,738 tonnes | 729,136 tonnes |
| 1952 | +80.0% | 54,960 tonnes | 98,927 tonnes |
| 1939 | +77.8% | 32,976 tonnes | 58,624 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1790s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 8 |
| 1800s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1810s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1820s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1830s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1840s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1850s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1860s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1870s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1880s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1890s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1900s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1930s | 22,350 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 58,624 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 83,173 tonnes | 18,320 tonnes | 164,880 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 585,141 tonnes | 43,968 tonnes | 1.19 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 6.73 million tonnes | 1.35 million tonnes | 20.62 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 77.53 million tonnes | 29.77 million tonnes | 114.72 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 109.02 million tonnes | 100.55 million tonnes | 121.91 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 147.69 million tonnes | 122.28 million tonnes | 169.96 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 174.41 million tonnes | 166.42 million tonnes | 181.00 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 168.52 million tonnes | 151.99 million tonnes | 184.88 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 163.80 million tonnes | 150.34 million tonnes | 181.31 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 6 Saudi Arabia 205.97 million tonnes compare
- 7 Japan 195.30 million tonnes compare
- 8 Mexico 171.63 million tonnes compare
- 10 India 149.35 million tonnes compare
- 11 United Arab Emirates 144.45 million tonnes compare
- 12 South Korea 129.31 million tonnes compare
More climate change data for Germany
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.70 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 43,971 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 9,073 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 34,898 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 34.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,246 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 12,350 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 12,227 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 122.64 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 46.14 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from gas in Germany?
- Annual co₂ emissions from gas in Germany was 157.68 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 184.88 million tonnes in 2010.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1792.
- How does Germany rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?
- Germany ranks 9th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from gas, measured in tonnes.