Net greenhouse gas emissions of the Land use, Land use change and in Germany
Germany: Net greenhouse gas emissions of the Land use, Land use change and was 57,839 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
57,839 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent
Change on year
down 21.1%
World rank
1st
of 39 countries
All-time high
73,270 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent
in 2023
All-time low
-29,417 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent
in 1993
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Net greenhouse gas emissions of the Land use, Land use change and in Germany, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
Analysis
Germany recorded 57,839 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent for net greenhouse gas emissions of the land use, land use change and in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.1% on the previous year and up 332.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net greenhouse gas emissions of the land use, land use change and in Germany peaked at 73,270 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2023 and was at its lowest, -29,417 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent, in 1993.
That places Germany 1st out of 39 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.
Net greenhouse gas emissions of the Land use, Land use change and in Germany, year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 36,495 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | — |
| 1991 | -25,584 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -170.1% |
| 1992 | -14,690 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -42.6% |
| 1993 | -29,417 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +100.3% |
| 1994 | -11,119 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -62.2% |
| 1995 | -3,918 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -64.8% |
| 1996 | -21,109 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +438.8% |
| 1997 | -8,625 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -59.1% |
| 1998 | -12,166 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +41.1% |
| 1999 | -10,883 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -10.5% |
| 2000 | 7,730 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -171.0% |
| 2001 | -22,160 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -386.7% |
| 2002 | -4,538 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -79.5% |
| 2003 | 10,864 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -339.4% |
| 2004 | 13,454 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +23.8% |
| 2005 | 11,290 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -16.1% |
| 2006 | 19,186 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +69.9% |
| 2007 | 21,858 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +13.9% |
| 2008 | -2,154 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -109.9% |
| 2009 | 2,816 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -230.7% |
| 2010 | 11,312 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +301.6% |
| 2011 | 10,449 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -7.6% |
| 2012 | -2,203 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -121.1% |
| 2013 | 4,471 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -302.9% |
| 2014 | 13,377 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +199.2% |
| 2015 | 6,588 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -50.7% |
| 2016 | 11,416 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +73.3% |
| 2017 | 13,776 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +20.7% |
| 2018 | 58,185 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +322.4% |
| 2019 | 41,104 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -29.4% |
| 2020 | 47,646 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +15.9% |
| 2021 | 44,949 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -5.7% |
| 2022 | 57,599 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +28.1% |
| 2023 | 73,270 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | +27.2% |
| 2024 | 57,839 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -21.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -10,102 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -29,417 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 36,495 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,835 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -22,160 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 21,858 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 16,847 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | -2,203 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 58,185 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | 56,261 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 44,949 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 73,270 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 2 Finland 9,768 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent compare
- 3 Iceland 6,216 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent compare
- 4 Netherlands 3,701 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent compare
- 4 Netherlands 3,701 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent compare
More environment data for Germany
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.12 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.36 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.613 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.11 °C (2025)
- Roundwood — Import value, annual growth rate -19.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Roundwood — Import value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Roundwood — Import value, per capita 0.0051 1000 USD per person (2024)
- Roundwood — Export quantity, annual growth rate -15.76 % change on previous year (2024)
- Roundwood — Export quantity, per capita 0.0902 m3 per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net greenhouse gas emissions of the land use, land use change and in Germany?
- Net greenhouse gas emissions of the land use, land use change and in Germany was 57,839 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest net greenhouse gas emissions of the land use, land use change and recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 73,270 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2023.
- What is the lowest net greenhouse gas emissions of the land use, land use change and recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -29,417 Thousand tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 1993.
- How does Germany rank for net greenhouse gas emissions of the land use, land use change and?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 39 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net greenhouse gas emissions of the land use, land use change and rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 332.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Net greenhouse gas emissions of the Land use, Land use change and Forestry (LULUCF) sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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