Air pollutants by source sector in Germany
Germany: Air pollutants by source sector was 80,210 Tonne in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
80,210 Tonne
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
1st
of 40 countries
All-time high
176,320 Tonne
in 1990
All-time low
80,210 Tonne
in 2024
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Air pollutants by source sector in Germany, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
In 2024, air pollutants by source sector in Germany stood at 80,210 Tonne. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 31.1% 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, 80,210 Tonne, in 2024.
That places Germany 1st out of 40 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
Air pollutants by source sector in Germany, year by year
| Year | Tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 176,320 Tonne | — |
| 1991 | 152,740 Tonne | -13.4% |
| 1992 | 137,890 Tonne | -9.7% |
| 1993 | 123,850 Tonne | -10.2% |
| 1994 | 115,280 Tonne | -6.9% |
| 1995 | 108,040 Tonne | -6.3% |
| 1996 | 105,580 Tonne | -2.3% |
| 1997 | 101,680 Tonne | -3.7% |
| 1998 | 99,000 Tonne | -2.6% |
| 1999 | 97,020 Tonne | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 100,200 Tonne | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 101,020 Tonne | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 100,630 Tonne | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 110,720 Tonne | +10.0% |
| 2004 | 97,510 Tonne | -11.9% |
| 2005 | 96,800 Tonne | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 99,040 Tonne | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 110,410 Tonne | +11.5% |
| 2008 | 110,000 Tonne | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 109,550 Tonne | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 111,520 Tonne | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 114,760 Tonne | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 124,330 Tonne | +8.3% |
| 2013 | 122,140 Tonne | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 116,480 Tonne | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 114,620 Tonne | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 110,460 Tonne | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 107,840 Tonne | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 105,570 Tonne | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 95,030 Tonne | -10.0% |
| 2020 | 89,040 Tonne | -6.3% |
| 2021 | 94,500 Tonne | +6.1% |
| 2022 | 95,020 Tonne | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 81,780 Tonne | -13.9% |
| 2024 | 80,210 Tonne | -1.9% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 80,210 Tonne is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,065 Tonne, 15.8× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Germany's 80,210 Tonne is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,040 Tonne, 15.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 121,740 Tonne | 97,020 Tonne | 176,320 Tonne | 10 |
| 2000s | 103,588 Tonne | 96,800 Tonne | 110,720 Tonne | 10 |
| 2010s | 112,275 Tonne | 95,030 Tonne | 124,330 Tonne | 10 |
| 2020s | 88,110 Tonne | 80,210 Tonne | 95,020 Tonne | 5 |
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 80,210 Tonne in 2024, 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 80,210 Tonne in 2024.
- How does Germany rank for air pollutants by source sector?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 40 countries with data for 2024.
- Is air pollutants by source sector rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.1%. 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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