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.

Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Germany

Name: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Germany
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

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.

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

See the full ranking of 146 places →

More climate change data for Germany

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.7% (2100)
Population growth -0.0% (2025)
Population, total 83.49 million (2025)
Urban population growth 0.1% (2025)
Urban population 68.58 million (2025)
Urban population 82.1% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 6.77 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 95.14 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 6.77 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 6.77 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Germany →

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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About this data

Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas
Unit: tonnes
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 146 places, 14,474 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from gas, measured in tonnes.