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Germany
DEUEurope
Total Emissions
675 Mt
Rank #8 globally
Per Capita
8.0 t
Rank #8 globally
Resources
4
Major production types
Trend
decreasing
Current trajectory
About Germany
Germany is Europe's largest economy and has been a pioneer in renewable energy through its Energiewende (energy transition). However, the phase-out of nuclear power has complicated decarbonization efforts. Germany has the most ambitious net zero target (2045) among major economies.
Key Facts
- Most ambitious 2045 net zero target among major economies
- Energiewende pioneer in renewable energy
- Nuclear phase-out completed 2023
- Coal phase-out by 2038 (ideally 2030)
Key Statistics
Population
84 million
GDP
$4.07 Trillion
Carbon Intensity
165.77 kg CO2/$
Net Zero Target
2045
Emissions by Sector (Estimated)
Key Resources
⚡Wind Energy
Production134 TWh/year
Global Share5%
⚡Solar Energy
Production62 GW installed
Global Share5%
🛢️Coal (Lignite)
Production102 Mt/year
Global Share12%
⛏️Automotive
Production3.5M vehicles/year
Global Share5%