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  • Publication from 21.04.2021

    Daten zur Umwelt

    Titelseite der Broschüre "Daten zur Umwelt: Umweltmonitor 2020" des Umweltbundesamtes

    … dar. Download Series brochure / flyer Number of pages 116 Year of publication March 2021 Author(s) Umweltbundesamt (Hrsg.) Language German Other languages Englisch …

  • Publication from 21.04.2021

    Data on the Environment

    Cover of the brochure "Data on the Environment - Environmental monitor 2020" of the German Environment Agency

    … Download Series brochure / flyer Number of pages 116 Year of publication April 2021 Author(s) Umweltbundesamt (Hrsg.) Language English Other languages Deutsch …

  • DzU article from 02.07.2025 | Last changed: 03.07.2025

    Indicator: Air quality in agglomerations

    A graph for three air pollutants shows the extent to which the WHO recommendations from 2021 will be exceeded on average in urban areas between 2000 and 2024. The development of the various pollutants varies. Between 2000 and 2024, values for NO2 are between 172 and 28 percent, for ozone between 44 and 28 percent and for PM2.5 between 255 and 61 percent

    … levels in German conurbations significantly exceed WHO recommendations from 2021 for particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂). In the vicinity of … NO₂ and PM2.5 has improved considerably since 2000, but the WHO recommendations for 2021 are still clearly exceeded. Ozone and PM2.5 pollution is heavily dependent on … deaths are also attributed to particulates, as well as damages to ecosystems. In 2021, the WHO published updated recommendations for air quality assessment based on …

  • DzU article from 14.10.2022 | Last changed: 14.10.2022

    Indicator: Ecological status of transitional and coastal waters

    A diagram shows the distribution of the ecological status/ecological potential of transitional and coastal waters for the North Sea and the Baltic Sea for the years 2010, 2015 and 2021. The target for 2027 is shown (100 % good or very good).

    … kB) Overview Environmental Indicators last update on 14.10.2022 At a glance In 2021 no water body of transitional or coastal waters in the North and Baltic Seas … reacts more sensitively to excessive nutrient inputs. Assessing the development In 2021 no water body of the coastal and transitional waters of the German parts of … Directive eutrophication indicator transitional waters ecological status … In 2021 no water body of transitional or coastal waters in the North and Baltic Seas …

  • DzU article from 27.05.2025 | Last changed: 30.05.2025

    Indicator: Global environmental footprint of consumption

    A graph shows the global environmental footprint of household consumption, represented by the indicator’s energy consumption, CO₂ emissions and raw material use. The indicators show the environmental footprint generated by the consumption activities of private households in Germany and abroad.

    … in CO₂ emissions. Overall, CO₂ emissions from private household consumption in 2021 were 16.9 % lower than in 2010, with around 23.8 % of emissions resulting from … 659 million tonnes of raw materials were used for private household consumption in 2021. When the three sub-indicators are viewed together, the picture is mixed: While … in CO₂ emissions. Overall, CO₂ emissions from private household consumption in 2021 were 16.9 % lower than in 2010, with around 23.8 % of emissions resulting from …

  • DzU article from 25.09.2025 | Last changed: 26.09.2025

    Indicator: Population exposure to particulate matter (PM10)

    A graph shows the proportion of people in Germany affected by levels exceeding the WHO guideline value and the EU limit value for fine particulate matter (PM10) (legally binding from 2030) for the period from 2010 to 2023 – with a clear declining trend.

    … above the WHO guideline value of 15 µg/m³ decreased from 90.5 % to 1.1 %. Since 2019, the share of the population exposed to PM10 levels above the EU limit value of … binding in 2030, decreased from 34.7 million in 2010 to 0.0 million in 2023. Since 2019, the proportion of the population affected has already been below 0.5 %. This … above the WHO guideline value of 15 µg/m³ decreased from 90.5 % to 1.1 %. Since 2019, the share of the population exposed to PM10 levels above the EU limit value of …

  • DzU article from 27.11.2024 | Last changed: 27.11.2024

    Indicator: Agricultural nitrogen surplus

    A graph shows the agricultural nitrogen surpluses for individual years and as rolling 5-year means between 1990 and 2022. The 5-year-mean nitrogen surpluses in kilogrammes per hectare dropped from 117 to 77. The target for 2028-32 is 70 kilogrammes per hectare and year.

    … method can be found in Bach et al. 2011 (in German only) and Häußermann et al. 2019 (in German only) . In order to adjust for annual fluctuations a five-year … method can be found in Bach et al. 2011 (in German only) and Häußermann et al. 2019 (in German only) . In order to adjust for annual fluctuations a five-year …

  • DzU article from 22.12.2025 | Last changed: 22.12.2025

    Indicator: National Welfare Index

    A graph shows the national welfare index (NWI) and gross domestic product (2000 = 100) for the years between 1991 and 2024. Since 2000, the NWI has increased by 10.7 percent, while GDP rose by 27.4 percent.

    … year, however, both GDP and NWI fell abruptly. Whereas the GDP recovered in 2021, particularly the floods on the Ahr and Erft rivers caused the NWI to drop … year, however, both GDP and NWI fell abruptly. Whereas the GDP recovered in 2021, particularly the floods on the Ahr and Erft rivers caused the NWI to drop …

  • DzU article from 06.05.2025 | Last changed: 06.05.2025

    Indicator: Population exposure to traffic noise

    A graph shows the proportion of people exposed to traffic noise above 55 decibels during the day and above 50 decibels at night, as observed in the 2022 noise mappings. It differentiates between road, aircraft and rail traffic noise.

    … noise is road traffic. Overall, only few people are affected by aircraft noise. In 2021, the European Commission adopted the " Zero Pollution Target ". This stipulates … noise is road traffic. Overall, only few people are affected by aircraft noise. In 2021, the European Commission adopted the " Zero Pollution Target ". This stipulates …

  • DzU article from 11.08.2025 | Last changed: 11.08.2025

    Indicator: Land-take for settlements and transport infrastructure

    A graph in the form of a bar chart shows how many hectares of land per day in Germany were newly designated for settlements and transport infrastructure between 2000 and 2023. The chart also shows the four-year average.

    … kB) Overview Environmental Indicators last update on 11.08.2025 At a glance Between 2019 and 2023, 51 hectares of land per day were newly dedicated to settlements and … land use soil sealing transport urban sprawl settlement recreational area … Between 2019 and 2023, 51 hectares of land per day were newly dedicated to settlements and …