Soil sealing in Germany
Germany: Soil sealing was 248.51 Square metres per capita in 2021. ▬ Flat
Latest (2021)
248.51 Square metres per capita
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
27th
of 46 countries
All-time high
251.98 Square metres per capita
in 2012
All-time low
241.84 Square metres per capita
in 2006
Years of data
6
2006–2021
Soil sealing in Germany, 2006–2021
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Square metres per capita.
Analysis
Germany recorded 248.51 Square metres per capita for soil sealing in 2021.
That represents a change of up 0.7% on the previous year and down 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soil sealing in Germany peaked at 251.98 Square metres per capita in 2012 and was at its lowest, 241.84 Square metres per capita, in 2006.
That places Germany 27th out of 46 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Soil sealing in Germany, year by year
| Year | Square metres per capita | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 241.84 Square metres per capita | — |
| 2009 | 245.38 Square metres per capita | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 251.98 Square metres per capita | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 249.05 Square metres per capita | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 246.89 Square metres per capita | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 248.51 Square metres per capita | +0.7% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 248.51 Square metres per capita is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 257.11 Square metres per capita, 97% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Germany's 248.51 Square metres per capita is below the median for high income countries, which is 264.85 Square metres per capita, 94% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 243.61 Square metres per capita | 241.84 Square metres per capita | 245.38 Square metres per capita | 2 |
| 2010s | 249.31 Square metres per capita | 246.89 Square metres per capita | 251.98 Square metres per capita | 3 |
| 2020s | 248.51 Square metres per capita | 248.51 Square metres per capita | 248.51 Square metres per capita | 1 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 24 Liechtenstein 255.22 Square metres per capita compare
- 25 Luxembourg 251.54 Square metres per capita compare
- 26 Belgium 248.66 Square metres per capita compare
- 28 Greece 231.88 Square metres per capita compare
- 29 Slovakia 226.9 Square metres per capita compare
- 29 Slovakia 226.9 Square metres per capita compare
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 soil sealing in Germany?
- Soil sealing in Germany was 248.51 Square metres per capita in 2021, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest soil sealing recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 251.98 Square metres per capita in 2012.
- What is the lowest soil sealing recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 241.84 Square metres per capita in 2006.
- How does Germany rank for soil sealing?
- Germany ranks 27th out of 46 countries with data for 2021.
- Is soil sealing rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Soil sealing. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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