Ghg emissions by sector stacked in Germany
Germany: Ghg emissions by sector stacked was 7.63 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Ghg emissions by sector stacked in Germany, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ghg emissions by sector stacked in Germany is 7.63 million, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 0.9% on the previous year and up 525.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ghg emissions by sector stacked in Germany peaked at 18.58 million in 1997 and was at its lowest, 570,000, in 2008.
Germany ranks 17th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Ghg emissions by sector stacked in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 16.45 million | — |
| 1991 | 18.37 million | +11.7% |
| 1992 | 16.45 million | -10.5% |
| 1993 | 13.25 million | -19.5% |
| 1994 | 14.33 million | +8.2% |
| 1995 | 15.23 million | +6.3% |
| 1996 | 18.48 million | +21.3% |
| 1997 | 18.58 million | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 17.91 million | -3.6% |
| 1999 | 12.22 million | -31.8% |
| 2000 | 11.21 million | -8.3% |
| 2001 | 11.33 million | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 11.36 million | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 1.09 million | -90.4% |
| 2004 | 1.03 million | -5.5% |
| 2005 | 1.13 million | +9.7% |
| 2006 | 870,000 | -23.0% |
| 2007 | 630,000 | -27.6% |
| 2008 | 570,000 | -9.5% |
| 2009 | 570,000 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1.37 million | +140.4% |
| 2011 | 1.45 million | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 1.27 million | -12.4% |
| 2013 | 1.22 million | -3.9% |
| 2014 | 1.29 million | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 1.15 million | -10.9% |
| 2016 | 1.15 million | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 900,000 | -21.7% |
| 2018 | 7.37 million | +718.9% |
| 2019 | 7.37 million | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 7.34 million | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 7.49 million | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 7.70 million | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 7.63 million | -0.9% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 7.63 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 735,000, 10.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Germany's 7.63 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.04 million, 7.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Ghg emissions by sector stacked 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +718.9% | 900,000 | 7.37 million |
| 2010 | +140.4% | 570,000 | 1.37 million |
| 2003 | -90.4% | 11.36 million | 1.09 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.13 million | 12.22 million | 18.58 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.98 million | 570,000 | 11.36 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.45 million | 900,000 | 7.37 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.54 million | 7.34 million | 7.70 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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 ghg emissions by sector stacked in Germany?
- Ghg emissions by sector stacked in Germany was 7.63 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest ghg emissions by sector stacked recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 18.58 million in 1997.
- What is the lowest ghg emissions by sector stacked recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 570,000 in 2008.
- How does Germany rank for ghg emissions by sector stacked?
- Germany ranks 17th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is ghg emissions by sector stacked rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 525.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Ghg emissions by sector stacked. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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