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Germany vs Australia CO2 per capita
Australia overtook Germany in 1975. In 1970 Germany stood at roughly 108% of Australia’s CO2 per capita; today the figure is about 49%, and the pair was closest in 1978 (102%).
| Year | Germany | Australia | Australia as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 12.85 | 13.87 | 108% |
| 1970 | 12.85 | 13.87 | 108% |
| 1980 | 15.13 | 14.5 | 96% |
| 1990 | 16.27 | 12.75 | 78% |
| 2000 | 18.6 | 10.6 | 57% |
| 2010 | 18.85 | 9.97 | 53% |
| 2020 | 15.3 | 7.72 | 50% |
| 2024 | 14.1 | 6.94 | 49% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia pass Germany in CO2 per capita?
In 1975. Australia’s published CO2 per capita rose above Germany’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Germany and Australia compare today?
Australia is ahead: 14.1 against 6.94 — the trailing economy stands at about 49% of the leader.
Are these CO2 per capita figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — metric tons per capita — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: