How does Germany rank for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions?

Germany ranks 10th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.

Is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions rising or falling in Germany?

Over the last ten years it is down 27.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Germany data come from?

The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Germany

Name: Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Germany
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Germany: Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions was 572.32 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

572.32 million tonnes

Change on year

down 3.6%

World rank

10th

of 215 countries

All-time high

1.12 billion tonnes

in 1979

All-time low

443,344 tonnes

in 1794

Years of data

233

1792–2024

Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions in Germany, 1792–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

Germany recorded 572.32 million tonnes for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in 2024.

That represents a change of down 3.6% on the previous year and down 27.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Germany peaked at 1.12 billion tonnes in 1979 and was at its lowest, 443,344 tonnes, in 1794.

Germany ranks 10th of 215 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
1790s	515,708 tonnes	443,344 tonnes	626,544 tonnes	8
1800s	992,212 tonnes	534,944 tonnes	2.69 million tonnes	10
1810s	1.82 million tonnes	883,024 tonnes	3.53 million tonnes	10
1820s	3.90 million tonnes	3.23 million tonnes	4.54 million tonnes	10
1830s	5.13 million tonnes	3.45 million tonnes	7.02 million tonnes	10
1840s	11.69 million tonnes	9.17 million tonnes	13.84 million tonnes	10
1850s	25.82 million tonnes	15.14 million tonnes	35.61 million tonnes	10
1860s	57.68 million tonnes	36.39 million tonnes	77.59 million tonnes	10
1870s	94.57 million tonnes	71.59 million tonnes	110.85 million tonnes	10
1880s	159.29 million tonnes	124.50 million tonnes	198.85 million tonnes	10
1890s	245.10 million tonnes	208.23 million tonnes	303.28 million tonnes	10
1900s	374.99 million tonnes	319.19 million tonnes	446.64 million tonnes	10
1910s	481.51 million tonnes	387.43 million tonnes	535.08 million tonnes	10
1920s	453.83 million tonnes	331.93 million tonnes	539.24 million tonnes	10
1930s	473.45 million tonnes	347.49 million tonnes	648.62 million tonnes	10
1940s	477.81 million tonnes	116.06 million tonnes	679.43 million tonnes	10
1950s	675.91 million tonnes	510.50 million tonnes	777.67 million tonnes	10
1960s	932.82 million tonnes	813.60 million tonnes	1.05 billion tonnes	10
1970s	1.06 billion tonnes	1.00 billion tonnes	1.12 billion tonnes	10
1980s	1.04 billion tonnes	1.01 billion tonnes	1.10 billion tonnes	10
1990s	959.39 million tonnes	895.44 million tonnes	1.05 billion tonnes	10
2000s	873.12 million tonnes	789.98 million tonnes	915.25 million tonnes	10
2010s	792.05 million tonnes	708.65 million tonnes	831.75 million tonnes	10
2020s	631.82 million tonnes	572.32 million tonnes	678.00 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Germany

7 Iran 792.63 million tonnes compare
8 Saudi Arabia 692.13 million tonnes compare
9 South Korea 583.68 million tonnes compare
11 Canada 533.34 million tonnes compare
12 Turkey 513.03 million tonnes compare
13 Brazil 483.01 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 216 places →

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)

All data for Germany →

Frequently asked questions

What is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Germany?: Territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions in Germany was 572.32 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Germany?: The highest recorded value was 1.12 billion tonnes in 1979.
What is the lowest territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions recorded in Germany?: The lowest recorded value was 443,344 tonnes in 1794.
How does Germany rank for territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions?: Germany ranks 10th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is territorial and consumption-based co₂ emissions rising or falling in Germany?: Over the last ten years it is down 27.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany data come from?: The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Territorial and consumption-based CO₂ emissions
Unit: tonnes
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 216 places, 23,583 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual total emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), excluding land-use change, measured in tonnes.