Annual greenhouse gas emissions change in Germany 1991-2021, relative to 1990 levels
In 2021, greenhouse gas emissions in Germany were 38.7 percent lower than they were in 1990. Germany's emissions fell 41.3 percent in 2020, relative to 1990 levels, but they rebounded in 2021 due to COVID-19-related restrictions easing across the country.
As part of Germany's aim to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045, the country needs emissions to reduce by at least 65 percent by 2030, relative to 1990 levels.
As part of Germany's aim to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045, the country needs emissions to reduce by at least 65 percent by 2030, relative to 1990 levels.
