Germany: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions

For that indicator, we provide data for Germany from 1990 to 2020. The average value for Germany during that period was 805540 kt with a minimum of 603351 kt in 2020 and a maximum of 955308 kt in 1990. The latest value from 2020 is 603351 kt. For comparison, the world average in 2020 based on 185 countries is 174561 kt. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.