What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Germany?

Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Germany was 232.96 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Germany?

The highest recorded value was 431.74 million tonnes in 1973.

What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Germany?

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1792.

How does Germany rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?

Germany ranks 10th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.

Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Germany?

Over the last ten years it is down 14.2%. 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 CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Germany

Name: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry 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: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 232.96 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

232.96 million tonnes

Change on year

down 1.9%

World rank

10th

of 215 countries

All-time high

431.74 million tonnes

in 1973

All-time low

0 tonnes

in 1792

Years of data

233

1792–2024

CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Germany, 1792–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

In 2024, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Germany stood at 232.96 million tonnes.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 14.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Germany peaked at 431.74 million tonnes in 1973 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1792.

That places Germany 10th out of 215 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	82,440 tonnes	0 tonnes	278,464 tonnes	10
1870s	567,189 tonnes	293,134 tonnes	780,432 tonnes	10
1880s	1.34 million tonnes	655,856 tonnes	1.95 million tonnes	10
1890s	2.51 million tonnes	2.03 million tonnes	2.88 million tonnes	10
1900s	3.25 million tonnes	2.98 million tonnes	3.66 million tonnes	10
1910s	1.58 million tonnes	113,584 tonnes	3.84 million tonnes	10
1920s	122,377 tonnes	0 tonnes	293,117 tonnes	10
1930s	851,512 tonnes	0 tonnes	2.27 million tonnes	10
1940s	3.37 million tonnes	1.67 million tonnes	9.69 million tonnes	10
1950s	31.31 million tonnes	7.57 million tonnes	70.43 million tonnes	10
1960s	201.38 million tonnes	90.59 million tonnes	324.20 million tonnes	10
1970s	405.98 million tonnes	370.13 million tonnes	431.74 million tonnes	10
1980s	350.31 million tonnes	322.79 million tonnes	412.46 million tonnes	10
1990s	352.36 million tonnes	333.32 million tonnes	364.63 million tonnes	10
2000s	307.53 million tonnes	268.92 million tonnes	338.87 million tonnes	10
2010s	274.20 million tonnes	268.09 million tonnes	280.40 million tonnes	10
2020s	242.49 million tonnes	232.96 million tonnes	254.47 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Germany

7 Brazil 323.87 million tonnes compare
8 Canada 244.57 million tonnes compare
9 Indonesia 243.18 million tonnes compare
11 Mexico 219.37 million tonnes compare
12 Iran 213.73 million tonnes compare
13 South Korea 176.14 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 215 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 co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Germany?: Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Germany was 232.96 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Germany?: The highest recorded value was 431.74 million tonnes in 1973.
What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Germany?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1792.
How does Germany rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?: Germany ranks 10th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Germany?: Over the last ten years it is down 14.2%. 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 CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry
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: 215 places, 21,740 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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