CO₂ emissions from transport in Germany
Germany: CO₂ emissions from transport was 136.93 million tonnes in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
136.93 million tonnes
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
12th
of 191 countries
All-time high
177.66 million tonnes
in 1999
All-time low
136.93 million tonnes
in 2023
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in Germany, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions from transport in Germany is 136.93 million tonnes, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Germany peaked at 177.66 million tonnes in 1999 and was at its lowest, 136.93 million tonnes, in 2023.
Germany ranks 12th of 191 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
CO₂ emissions from transport in Germany, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 158.60 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 161.48 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 164.06 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 168.67 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 166.04 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1995 | 167.93 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1996 | 169.05 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 169.80 million tonnes | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 172.81 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 177.66 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 173.47 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 169.54 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 167.12 million tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 164.04 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2004 | 163.99 million tonnes | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 155.63 million tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2006 | 153.48 million tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 148.38 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2008 | 148.89 million tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 147.06 million tonnes | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 148.12 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 149.94 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 148.51 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 152.37 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 154.57 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 157.59 million tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 161.02 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 163.49 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 157.66 million tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 160.04 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 142.45 million tonnes | -11.0% |
| 2021 | 139.87 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 141.24 million tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 136.93 million tonnes | -3.1% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 136.93 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 12.23 million tonnes, 11.2× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Germany's 136.93 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.50 million tonnes, 13.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 167.61 million tonnes | 158.60 million tonnes | 177.66 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 159.16 million tonnes | 147.06 million tonnes | 173.47 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 155.33 million tonnes | 148.12 million tonnes | 163.49 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 140.12 million tonnes | 136.93 million tonnes | 142.45 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 9 Iran 148.49 million tonnes compare
- 10 Indonesia 146.90 million tonnes compare
- 11 Saudi Arabia 142.97 million tonnes compare
- 13 France 120.96 million tonnes compare
- 14 United Kingdom 106.08 million tonnes compare
- 15 South Korea 105.46 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 co₂ emissions from transport in Germany?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Germany was 136.93 million tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 177.66 million tonnes in 1999.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 136.93 million tonnes in 2023.
- How does Germany rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Germany ranks 12th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes.