CO2 Emissions per Capita: Germany
Germany's co2 emissions per capita is currently 6.944 metric tons as of 2024. # Germany CO2 Emissions per Capita Germany's per capita CO2 emissions stood at 6.
Current (2024)
6.944 metric tons
-1.9% y/y
Peak (1979)
15.22 metric tons
Low (2024)
6.944 metric tons
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1970–2024 · 55 pts
CO2 Emissions per Capita — Germany
1970 — 2024
CO2 Emissions per Capita — Germany
Analysis# Germany CO2 Emissions per Capita
Germany's per capita CO2 emissions stood at 6.944 metric tons in 2024, marking the lowest point in the 54-year dataset. This represents a dramatic decline from the 1979 peak of 15.22 metric tons—a reduction of nearly 54%. The overall trajectory from 1970 to 2024 shows a consistent downward trend of 49.9%, demonstrating sustained efforts to decouple economic activity from carbon output.
The most significant acceleration occurred after 2015, when emissions began declining more sharply from 9.609 metric tons. Between 2019 and 2024, per capita emissions fell by 1.44 metric tons, a steeper pace than the previous decade. The 2020 drop to 7.721 metric tons reflected pandemic-related factors, yet subsequent years maintained momentum downward, reaching 6.944 in 2024. This trajectory suggests Germany's renewable energy expansion and industrial efficiency measures continue driving reductions.
Historical Data
55 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.944 metric tons | -1.92% |
| 2023 | 7.08 metric tons | -10.52% |
| 2022 | 7.912 metric tons | -1.85% |
| 2021 | 8.061 metric tons | +4.40% |
| 2020 | 7.721 metric tons | -7.89% |
| 2019 | 8.382 metric tons | -6.94% |
| 2018 | 9.007 metric tons | -3.87% |
| 2017 | 9.37 metric tons | -2.23% |
| 2016 | 9.584 metric tons | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 9.609 metric tons | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 9.616 metric tons | -5.18% |
| 2013 | 10.141 metric tons | +1.95% |
| 2012 | 9.947 metric tons | +1.31% |
| 2011 | 9.818 metric tons | -1.49% |
| 2010 | 9.966 metric tons | +6.26% |
| 2009 | 9.379 metric tons | -7.20% |
| 2008 | 10.107 metric tons | +0.59% |
| 2007 | 10.048 metric tons | -3.25% |
| 2006 | 10.385 metric tons | +1.74% |
| 2005 | 10.207 metric tons | -2.45% |
Show all 55 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 10.463 metric tons | -1.64% |
| 2003 | 10.637 metric tons | +0.86% |
| 2002 | 10.546 metric tons | -1.93% |
| 2001 | 10.753 metric tons | +1.45% |
| 2000 | 10.599 metric tons | -0.06% |
| 1999 | 10.605 metric tons | -4.03% |
| 1998 | 11.05 metric tons | -0.11% |
| 1997 | 11.062 metric tons | -3.53% |
| 1996 | 11.467 metric tons | +2.87% |
| 1995 | 11.147 metric tons | -0.82% |
| 1994 | 11.239 metric tons | -1.85% |
| 1993 | 11.451 metric tons | -1.56% |
| 1992 | 11.632 metric tons | -6.15% |
| 1991 | 12.394 metric tons | -2.78% |
| 1990 | 12.749 metric tons | -4.42% |
| 1989 | 13.339 metric tons | -2.19% |
| 1988 | 13.637 metric tons | -0.97% |
| 1987 | 13.771 metric tons | -0.89% |
| 1986 | 13.894 metric tons | -0.62% |
| 1985 | 13.98 metric tons | +0.28% |
| 1984 | 13.941 metric tons | +1.86% |
| 1983 | 13.686 metric tons | +1.74% |
| 1982 | 13.452 metric tons | -4.08% |
| 1981 | 14.024 metric tons | -3.28% |
| 1980 | 14.5 metric tons | -4.73% |
| 1979 | 15.22 metric tons | +4.35% |
| 1978 | 14.585 metric tons | +3.53% |
| 1977 | 14.088 metric tons | -1.69% |
| 1976 | 14.33 metric tons | +6.34% |
| 1975 | 13.476 metric tons | -5.17% |
| 1974 | 14.21 metric tons | -3.08% |
| 1973 | 14.662 metric tons | +4.42% |
| 1972 | 14.042 metric tons | +2.10% |
| 1971 | 13.753 metric tons | -0.84% |
| 1970 | 13.869 metric tons | — |
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