Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Germany
Germany: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector was 7.63 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector 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 greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Germany is 7.63 million tonnes, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 0.9% on the previous year and up 525.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Germany peaked at 18.58 million tonnes in 1997 and was at its lowest, 570,000 tonnes, in 2008.
Germany ranks 17th of 176 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.13 million tonnes | 12.22 million tonnes | 18.58 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.98 million tonnes | 570,000 tonnes | 11.36 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.45 million tonnes | 900,000 tonnes | 7.37 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.54 million tonnes | 7.34 million tonnes | 7.70 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Germany?
- Greenhouse gas emissions by sector in Germany was 7.63 million tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 18.58 million tonnes in 1997.
- What is the lowest greenhouse gas emissions by sector recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 570,000 tonnes in 2008.
- How does Germany rank for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Germany ranks 17th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Is greenhouse gas emissions by sector 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 Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Greenhouse gas emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.