Germany vs Ireland: Air pollutants by source sector

Germany
81,770 Tonne
in 2023
Ireland
7,930 Tonne
in 2023
Germany rank
1st
Ireland rank
2nd

Air pollutants by source sector over time

  • Germany
  • Ireland
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 81,770 Tonne against 7,930 Tonne in Ireland, a difference of 73,840 Tonne.

That makes Germany's figure about 10.3 times Ireland's.

Across all 34 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 1st and Ireland ranks 2nd of 29 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 121,740 Tonne 20,538 Tonne 101,202 Tonne Germany
2000s 103,607 Tonne 20,903 Tonne 82,704 Tonne Germany
2010s 112,298 Tonne 15,093 Tonne 97,205 Tonne Germany
2020s 89,730 Tonne 9,710 Tonne 80,020 Tonne Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher air pollutants by source sector, Germany or Ireland?
Germany, at 81,770 Tonne against 7,930 Tonne in Ireland as of 2023.
What is the difference in air pollutants by source sector between Germany and Ireland?
73,840 Tonne, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Ireland?
34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
How do Germany and Ireland rank globally for air pollutants by source sector?
Germany ranks 1st and Ireland ranks 2nd of 29 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Air pollutants by source sector. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Air pollutants by source sector
Unit
Tonne
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
33 places, 1,132 data points, 1980–2023
Last refreshed