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Germany vs Russia CO2 per capita
Russia overtook Germany in 1982. In 1970 Germany stood at roughly 139% of Russian Federation’s CO2 per capita; today the figure is about 50%, and the pair was closest in 1984 (99%).
| Year | Germany | Russia | Russia as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9.98 | 13.87 | 139% |
| 1970 | 9.98 | 13.87 | 139% |
| 1980 | 13.78 | 14.5 | 105% |
| 1990 | 16.46 | 12.75 | 77% |
| 2000 | 11.47 | 10.6 | 92% |
| 2010 | 12.23 | 9.97 | 81% |
| 2020 | 12.28 | 7.72 | 63% |
| 2024 | 13.98 | 6.94 | 50% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Russia pass Germany in CO2 per capita?
In 1982. Russia’s published CO2 per capita rose above Germany’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Germany and Russian Federation compare today?
Russia is ahead: 13.98 against 6.94 — the trailing economy stands at about 50% 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: