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Germany vs Netherlands CO2 per capita
Germany overtook Netherlands in 1994. In 1970 Netherlands stood at roughly 74% of Germany’s CO2 per capita; today the figure is about 95%, and the pair was closest in 2014 (100%).
| Year | Germany | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 13.87 | 10.29 | 74% |
| 1970 | 13.87 | 10.29 | 74% |
| 1980 | 14.5 | 10.96 | 76% |
| 1990 | 12.75 | 11.02 | 86% |
| 2000 | 10.6 | 11.11 | 105% |
| 2010 | 9.97 | 11.2 | 112% |
| 2020 | 7.72 | 8.15 | 106% |
| 2024 | 6.94 | 6.6 | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Germany pass Netherlands in CO2 per capita?
In 1994. Germany’s published CO2 per capita rose above Netherlands’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Germany and Netherlands compare today?
Germany is ahead: 6.94 against 6.6 — the trailing economy stands at about 95% 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: