How does Germany rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, Germany ranked #12 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

Germany: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

Name: Germany: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Germany's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 171.40.

That's down 9.9% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 78.79 . Germany ranks #12 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #2 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.PI.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 367.88; 2007
Trough: 171.40; 2024
1-year change: -9.9%
5-year change: -28.3%; -6.4% / yr
10-year change: -47.6%; -6.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	171.3987
2023	190.2765
2022	238.0564
2021	233.5224
2020	203.9563
2019	239.0624
2018	287.1136
2017	303.8873
2016	321.8086
2015	322.5962

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from electricity and heat generation (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.1.a. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.PI.MT.CE.AR5 • Category: Environment

Environmental data note: Environmental indicators like CO2 emissions often lag by 2–3 years due to the complexity of data collection. Values represent actual measured or estimated emissions, not policy targets.

Frequently asked questions

What was Germany's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Germany's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 171.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Germany's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Germany's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) fell 9.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Germany rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Germany ranked #12 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does Germany's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 78.79, so Germany is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #2 of 48.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?: A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from electricity and heat generation (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.1.a. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.PI.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.