Forest fires — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Germany

Germany: Forest fires — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate was -100 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-100 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 111.1%
World rank
107th
of 141 countries
All-time high
900.68 % change on previous year
in 2022
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 2005
Years of data
12
2004–2023

Forest fires — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Germany, 2004–2023

02505007501.0k2004201320232004: -92.3 % change on previous year2005: -100 % change on previous year2008: -100 % change on previous year2010: -100 % change on previous year2012: -80 % change on previous year2013: -50 % change on previous year2015: -100 % change on previous year2017: 867 % change on previous year2018: -93.1 % change on previous year2019: -100 % change on previous year2022: 900.7 % change on previous year2023: -100 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2023, forest fires — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in Germany stood at -100 % change on previous year. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.

The figure is down 111.1% on the previous year and down 99.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, forest fires — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in Germany peaked at 900.68 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2005.

That places Germany 107th out of 141 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Forest fires — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Germany, year by year

Annual values for Forest fires — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate in Germany, 2004 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
2004 -92.31 % change on previous year —
2005 -100 % change on previous year +8.3%
2008 -100 % change on previous year -0.0%
2010 -100 % change on previous year -0.0%
2012 -80 % change on previous year -20.0%
2013 -50.02 % change on previous year -37.5%
2015 -100 % change on previous year +99.9%
2017 866.99 % change on previous year -967.0%
2018 -93.1 % change on previous year -110.7%
2019 -100 % change on previous year +7.4%
2022 900.68 % change on previous year -1000.7%
2023 -100 % change on previous year -111.1%

Germany compared with similar countries

  • Germany's -100 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -97.39 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
  • Germany's -100 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -100 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -97.44 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year -92.31 % change on previous year 3
2010s 49.12 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 866.99 % change on previous year 7
2020s 400.34 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 900.68 % change on previous year 2

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 104 France -98.88 % change on previous year compare
  2. 105 Algeria -99.33 % change on previous year compare
  3. 106 Romania -99.83 % change on previous year compare
  4. 107 Armenia -100 % change on previous year compare
  5. 107 Austria -100 % change on previous year compare
  6. 107 Azerbaijan -100 % change on previous year compare
  7. 107 Belgium -100 % change on previous year compare
  8. 107 Botswana -100 % change on previous year compare
  9. 107 Switzerland -100 % change on previous year compare
  10. 107 Comoros -100 % change on previous year compare
  11. 107 Czechia -100 % change on previous year compare
  12. 107 Estonia -100 % change on previous year compare
  13. 107 Finland -100 % change on previous year compare
  14. 107 Ireland -100 % change on previous year compare
  15. 107 Jamaica -100 % change on previous year compare
  16. 107 Kazakhstan -100 % change on previous year compare
  17. 107 Sri Lanka -100 % change on previous year compare
  18. 107 Lithuania -100 % change on previous year compare
  19. 107 Latvia -100 % change on previous year compare
  20. 107 Mali -100 % change on previous year compare
  21. 107 Montenegro -100 % change on previous year compare
  22. 107 Namibia -100 % change on previous year compare
  23. 107 Norway -100 % change on previous year compare
  24. 107 Pakistan -100 % change on previous year compare
  25. 107 Poland -100 % change on previous year compare
  26. 107 Rwanda -100 % change on previous year compare
  27. 107 Serbia -100 % change on previous year compare
  28. 107 Slovakia -100 % change on previous year compare
  29. 107 Slovenia -100 % change on previous year compare
  30. 107 Trinidad and Tobago -100 % change on previous year compare
  31. 107 China, Hong Kong SAR -100 % change on previous year compare
  32. 107 Iran (Islamic Republic of) -100 % change on previous year compare
  33. 107 Republic of Korea -100 % change on previous year compare
  34. 107 Republic of Moldova -100 % change on previous year compare
  35. 107 Syrian Arab Republic -100 % change on previous year compare
  36. 107 China, Taiwan Province of -100 % change on previous year compare
  37. 107 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland -100 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is forest fires — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in Germany?
Forest fires — emissions (co2), annual growth rate in Germany was -100 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest forest fires — emissions (co2), annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 900.68 % change on previous year in 2022.
What is the lowest forest fires — emissions (co2), annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2005.
How does Germany rank for forest fires — emissions (co2), annual growth rate?
Germany ranks 107th out of 141 countries with data for 2023.
Is forest fires — emissions (co2), annual growth rate rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 99.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Forest fires — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Forest fires — Emissions (CO2). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Forest fires — Emissions (CO2), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
173 places, 3,320 data points, 2002–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Forest fires — Emissions (CO2). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.