Air pollutants by source sector in Germany
Germany: Air pollutants by source sector was 81,770 Tonne in 2023. ▼ Falling
Air pollutants by source sector in Germany, 1990–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
In 2023, air pollutants by source sector in Germany stood at 81,770 Tonne. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is down 13.2% on the previous year and down 33.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air pollutants by source sector in Germany peaked at 176,320 Tonne in 1990 and was at its lowest, 81,770 Tonne, in 2023.
That places Germany 1st out of 29 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 34 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 121,740 Tonne | 97,020 Tonne | 176,320 Tonne | 10 |
| 2000s | 103,607 Tonne | 96,820 Tonne | 110,730 Tonne | 10 |
| 2010s | 112,298 Tonne | 95,100 Tonne | 124,350 Tonne | 10 |
| 2020s | 89,730 Tonne | 81,770 Tonne | 94,230 Tonne | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air pollutants by source sector in Germany?
- Air pollutants by source sector in Germany was 81,770 Tonne in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest air pollutants by source sector recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 176,320 Tonne in 1990.
- What is the lowest air pollutants by source sector recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 81,770 Tonne in 2023.
- How does Germany rank for air pollutants by source sector?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 29 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air pollutants by source sector rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Air pollutants by source sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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