Germany vs Japan CO2 per capita

Japan overtook Germany in 2007. In 1970 Germany stood at roughly 169% of Japan’s CO2 per capita; today the figure is about 89%, and the pair was closest in 2007 (100%).

Frequently asked questions

When did Japan pass Germany in CO2 per capita?

In 2007. Japan’s published CO2 per capita rose above Germany’s that year and the lead has held since.

How do Germany and Japan compare today?

Japan is ahead: 7.84 against 6.94 — the trailing economy stands at about 89% 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:

• Germany — CO2 per capita
• Japan — CO2 per capita
• All countries ranked by CO2 per capita
• Interactive comparison tool