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Greenhouse gas emissions
Year Value Units
1990 100.0 1990 = 100
1991 96.341 1990 = 100
1992 92.389 1990 = 100
1993 91.658 1990 = 100
1994 90.199 1990 = 100
1995 89.643 1990 = 100
1996 91.028 1990 = 100
1997 88.17 1990 = 100
1998 86.168 1990 = 100
1999 83.454 1990 = 100
2000 83.228 1990 = 100
2001 84.385 1990 = 100
2002 82.654 1990 = 100
2003 81.98 1990 = 100
2004 80.111 1990 = 100
2005 79.028 1990 = 100
2006 80.108 1990 = 100
2007 76.891 1990 = 100
2008 77.534 1990 = 100
2009 72.043 1990 = 100
2010 74.278 1990 = 100
2011 72.4 1990 = 100
2012 73.219 1990 = 100
2013 74.576 1990 = 100
2014 71.347 1990 = 100
2015 72.008 1990 = 100
2016 71.646 1990 = 100
2017 70.443 1990 = 100
2018 68.098 1990 = 100
2019 63.722 1990 = 100
2020 58.527 1990 = 100
2021 60.798 1990 = 100
2022 59.789 1990 = 100
2023 53.659 1990 = 100
2024 51.821 1990 = 100
2030 1990 = 100
2040 1990 = 100
2045 1990 = 100

Data source: German Environment Agency

Geographical Area: Germany

This table includes additional information to the above visualized indicators, i.e. a short definition of this indicator and a description of the politically determined target values as well as explaining the political intention behind selecting this indicator.

Definition (Text from the Indicator Report 2022 - State 31.10.2022)

The indicator shows the index of emissions of the following greenhouse gases (substances or substance groups) in CO₂ equivalents: carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), nitrogen trifluoride (NF₃), hydrofluorocarbons (H-FKW/HFC), perfluorocarbons (FKW/PFC) and sulphur hexafluoride (SF₆).
Definition

The indicator represents the index of emissions of the following greenhouse gases (substances or groups of substances, in CO₂ equivalents) compared to the base year 1990: Carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), nitrogen trifluoride (NF₃), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs/HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs/HFCs) and sulphur hexafluoride (SF₆).
Intention

The average global temperature on the Earth’s surface is rising continuously due to the increasing concentration of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and other greenhouse gases (GHG) in the atmosphere.
Target

Reduce by at least 65 per cent by 2030 and by at least 88 per cent by 2040, greenhouse gas neutrality to be achieved by 2045
Type of target

Goal with a specific target value
Implemen­tation in weather symbol calculation

Various targets are defined for indicator 13.1.a, which are to be achieved in different years. The politically defined target that is closest to the future is relevant for the assessment of the indicator. Greenhouse gas emissions are to be reduced to a maximum of 35 per cent of the 1990 level by 2030.


If the trend of the last six years is maintained, the politically defined target value will be narrowly missed in 2030, meaning that indicator 13.1.a for the year 2024 is rated as “slightly cloudy”.
Assessment

Weathersymbol: Clouded sun
Data state

14.03.2025

13.1.a Greenhouse gas emissions