Nitrous oxide emissions in Germany
Germany: Nitrous oxide emissions was 32.16 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
32.16 million
Change on year
down 2.7%
World rank
16th
of 201 countries
All-time high
77.23 million
in 1979
All-time low
4.61 million
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Nitrous oxide emissions in Germany, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, nitrous oxide emissions in Germany stood at 32.16 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.7% on the previous year and down 22.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrous oxide emissions in Germany peaked at 77.23 million in 1979 and was at its lowest, 4.61 million, in 1850.
That places Germany 16th out of 201 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.
Nitrous oxide emissions in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 4.61 million | — |
| 1851 | 4.69 million | +1.6% |
| 1852 | 4.76 million | +1.6% |
| 1853 | 4.83 million | +1.5% |
| 1854 | 4.90 million | +1.4% |
| 1855 | 4.96 million | +1.3% |
| 1856 | 5.02 million | +1.2% |
| 1857 | 5.07 million | +1.1% |
| 1858 | 5.12 million | +0.9% |
| 1859 | 5.16 million | +0.8% |
| 1860 | 5.19 million | +0.6% |
| 1861 | 5.22 million | +0.5% |
| 1862 | 5.24 million | +0.5% |
| 1863 | 5.26 million | +0.4% |
| 1864 | 5.29 million | +0.4% |
| 1865 | 5.31 million | +0.4% |
| 1866 | 5.33 million | +0.4% |
| 1867 | 5.35 million | +0.4% |
| 1868 | 5.38 million | +0.4% |
| 1869 | 5.40 million | +0.5% |
| 1870 | 5.43 million | +0.5% |
| 1871 | 5.50 million | +1.3% |
| 1872 | 5.64 million | +2.6% |
| 1873 | 5.85 million | +3.6% |
| 1874 | 6.09 million | +4.2% |
| 1875 | 6.36 million | +4.4% |
| 1876 | 6.63 million | +4.3% |
| 1877 | 6.89 million | +3.9% |
| 1878 | 7.12 million | +3.4% |
| 1879 | 7.31 million | +2.6% |
| 1880 | 7.43 million | +1.6% |
| 1881 | 7.50 million | +1.0% |
| 1882 | 7.57 million | +0.9% |
| 1883 | 7.63 million | +0.8% |
| 1884 | 7.69 million | +0.7% |
| 1885 | 7.74 million | +0.7% |
| 1886 | 7.79 million | +0.6% |
| 1887 | 7.84 million | +0.6% |
| 1888 | 7.89 million | +0.7% |
| 1889 | 7.94 million | +0.7% |
| 1890 | 7.64 million | -3.8% |
| 1891 | 8.19 million | +7.2% |
| 1892 | 8.71 million | +6.4% |
| 1893 | 9.20 million | +5.6% |
| 1894 | 9.65 million | +4.9% |
| 1895 | 10.06 million | +4.2% |
| 1896 | 10.42 million | +3.6% |
| 1897 | 10.73 million | +3.0% |
| 1898 | 10.99 million | +2.4% |
| 1899 | 11.18 million | +1.7% |
| 1900 | 11.30 million | +1.1% |
| 1901 | 11.36 million | +0.5% |
| 1902 | 11.37 million | +0.1% |
| 1903 | 11.34 million | -0.3% |
| 1904 | 11.28 million | -0.5% |
| 1905 | 11.21 million | -0.6% |
| 1906 | 11.14 million | -0.6% |
| 1907 | 11.08 million | -0.5% |
| 1908 | 11.04 million | -0.3% |
| 1909 | 11.05 million | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 11.10 million | +0.5% |
| 1911 | 11.17 million | +0.7% |
| 1912 | 11.25 million | +0.7% |
| 1913 | 11.34 million | +0.7% |
| 1914 | 11.42 million | +0.7% |
| 1915 | 11.51 million | +0.8% |
| 1916 | 11.60 million | +0.8% |
| 1917 | 11.70 million | +0.8% |
| 1918 | 11.80 million | +0.9% |
| 1919 | 11.90 million | +0.9% |
| 1920 | 12.02 million | +1.0% |
| 1921 | 12.16 million | +1.1% |
| 1922 | 12.32 million | +1.4% |
| 1923 | 12.51 million | +1.5% |
| 1924 | 12.72 million | +1.7% |
| 1925 | 12.94 million | +1.7% |
| 1926 | 13.15 million | +1.7% |
| 1927 | 13.37 million | +1.6% |
| 1928 | 13.57 million | +1.5% |
| 1929 | 13.75 million | +1.3% |
| 1930 | 13.91 million | +1.1% |
| 1931 | 14.10 million | +1.4% |
| 1932 | 14.39 million | +2.0% |
| 1933 | 14.75 million | +2.5% |
| 1934 | 15.17 million | +2.8% |
| 1935 | 15.62 million | +2.9% |
| 1936 | 16.07 million | +2.9% |
| 1937 | 16.52 million | +2.8% |
| 1938 | 16.95 million | +2.5% |
| 1939 | 17.32 million | +2.2% |
| 1940 | 17.62 million | +1.7% |
| 1941 | 18.28 million | +3.8% |
| 1942 | 19.65 million | +7.4% |
| 1943 | 21.54 million | +9.6% |
| 1944 | 23.80 million | +10.5% |
| 1945 | 26.25 million | +10.3% |
| 1946 | 28.74 million | +9.5% |
| 1947 | 31.09 million | +8.2% |
| 1948 | 33.14 million | +6.6% |
| 1949 | 34.72 million | +4.8% |
| 1950 | 35.67 million | +2.7% |
| 1951 | 36.41 million | +2.1% |
| 1952 | 37.45 million | +2.9% |
| 1953 | 38.75 million | +3.5% |
| 1954 | 40.25 million | +3.9% |
| 1955 | 41.93 million | +4.2% |
| 1956 | 43.73 million | +4.3% |
| 1957 | 45.60 million | +4.3% |
| 1958 | 47.51 million | +4.2% |
| 1959 | 49.40 million | +4.0% |
| 1960 | 51.24 million | +3.7% |
| 1961 | 53.83 million | +5.0% |
| 1962 | 57.00 million | +5.9% |
| 1963 | 58.83 million | +3.2% |
| 1964 | 61.35 million | +4.3% |
| 1965 | 64.28 million | +4.8% |
| 1966 | 66.76 million | +3.8% |
| 1967 | 69.26 million | +3.8% |
| 1968 | 71.75 million | +3.6% |
| 1969 | 74.02 million | +3.2% |
| 1970 | 72.95 million | -1.4% |
| 1971 | 73.16 million | +0.3% |
| 1972 | 73.73 million | +0.8% |
| 1973 | 76.28 million | +3.5% |
| 1974 | 76.39 million | +0.1% |
| 1975 | 74.80 million | -2.1% |
| 1976 | 75.46 million | +0.9% |
| 1977 | 73.97 million | -2.0% |
| 1978 | 75.94 million | +2.7% |
| 1979 | 77.23 million | +1.7% |
| 1980 | 75.90 million | -1.7% |
| 1981 | 74.65 million | -1.6% |
| 1982 | 72.15 million | -3.3% |
| 1983 | 73.91 million | +2.4% |
| 1984 | 76.09 million | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 72.85 million | -4.3% |
| 1986 | 71.11 million | -2.4% |
| 1987 | 72.11 million | +1.4% |
| 1988 | 72.59 million | +0.7% |
| 1989 | 74.86 million | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 71.23 million | -4.9% |
| 1991 | 72.76 million | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 69.87 million | -4.0% |
| 1993 | 66.72 million | -4.5% |
| 1994 | 70.54 million | +5.7% |
| 1995 | 67.19 million | -4.7% |
| 1996 | 69.28 million | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 66.37 million | -4.2% |
| 1998 | 51.34 million | -22.6% |
| 1999 | 49.72 million | -3.2% |
| 2000 | 49.64 million | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 47.46 million | -4.4% |
| 2002 | 46.38 million | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 45.18 million | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 44.70 million | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 43.79 million | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 42.56 million | -2.8% |
| 2007 | 42.88 million | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 41.27 million | -3.8% |
| 2009 | 40.64 million | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 40.97 million | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 39.87 million | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 40.14 million | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 40.88 million | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 41.64 million | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 40.72 million | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 39.92 million | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 38.65 million | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 37.50 million | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 37.34 million | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 36.14 million | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 35.44 million | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 34.34 million | -3.1% |
| 2023 | 33.06 million | -3.7% |
| 2024 | 32.16 million | -2.7% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 32.16 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.56 million, 12.6× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Germany's 32.16 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.98 million, 8.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 4.91 million | 4.61 million | 5.16 million | 10 |
| 1860s | 5.30 million | 5.19 million | 5.40 million | 10 |
| 1870s | 6.28 million | 5.43 million | 7.31 million | 10 |
| 1880s | 7.70 million | 7.43 million | 7.94 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 9.68 million | 7.64 million | 11.18 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 11.22 million | 11.04 million | 11.37 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 11.48 million | 11.10 million | 11.90 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 12.85 million | 12.02 million | 13.75 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 15.48 million | 13.91 million | 17.32 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 25.48 million | 17.62 million | 34.72 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 41.67 million | 35.67 million | 49.40 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 62.83 million | 51.24 million | 74.02 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 74.99 million | 72.95 million | 77.23 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 73.62 million | 71.11 million | 76.09 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 65.50 million | 49.72 million | 72.76 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 44.45 million | 40.64 million | 49.64 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.76 million | 37.34 million | 41.64 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.23 million | 32.16 million | 36.14 million | 5 |
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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 nitrous oxide emissions in Germany?
- Nitrous oxide emissions in Germany was 32.16 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 77.23 million in 1979.
- What is the lowest nitrous oxide emissions recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.61 million in 1850.
- How does Germany rank for nitrous oxide emissions?
- Germany ranks 16th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is nitrous oxide emissions rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.8%. 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 Nitrous oxide emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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