Germany, with a population of 83.1 million and an urban population of 64.3 million, accounting for 77.4% of the total, has produced 674.75 million tons of CO2 in 2022. This translates to a per capita CO2 emissions of 8.09 tons, indicating that each person generates approximately 8 tons of CO2 annually.
To assess the impact of economic activity on CO2 emissions, it is useful to examine the Carbon Intensity of GDP. In Germany, this measure stands at 0.18 kg of CO2 per International dollar ($USD) of economic output produced.
Comparatively, Germany’s carbon intensity is lower than that of the USA (0.3 kg) and China (0.57 kg), indicating a relatively more efficient use of resources in terms of CO2 emissions.
Germany Total CO2 emissions by source
How much do coal, oil, gas, cement and flaring contribute to CO2 emissions in Germany?
In 2022, Germany’s total CO2 emissions reached a staggering 674,753,566 metric tons. The primary contributors to these emissions were coal, accounting for 230,221,049 metric tons, and oil, with 248,200,624 metric tons.
Gas emissions followed closely behind, totaling 173,484,052 metric tons.
Cement and flaring made smaller contributions, with 13,233,969 and 1,807,425 metric tons respectively.
These figures underscore the significant role of coal and oil in Germany’s economy and their correlation with CO2 emissions.
What fraction of world fossil co2 emissions does Germany accounts?
Germany is the 8th largest emitter of CO2 in the world. It represents 1.818% of global CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from Coal
In Germany, carbon usage resulted in the production of 230,221,049 tons of CO2, accounting for 34.12% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from coal in Germany
In Germany, gas usage resulted in the production of 44,603,536 tons of CO2, accounting for 25.71% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from cement in Germany
In Germany, cement usage resulted in the production of 13,233,969 tons of CO2, accounting for 10.89% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from flaring in Germany
In Germany, the utilization of flaring techniques led to the production of 1,807,425 tons of CO2, representing 5.29% of the total CO2 emissions.
CO2 emissions from oil in Germany
In Germany, oil usage resulted in the production of 91,238,536 tons of CO2, accounting for 36.78% of the total CO2 emissions.
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