Germany vs India: Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal
Germany
225.65
in 2025
India
299.97
in 2025
Germany rank
4th
India rank
3rd
Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal over time
- Germany
- India
How they compare
India currently reports 299.97 against 225.65 in Germany, a difference of 74.32.
That makes India's figure about 1.3 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Germany ahead.
Germany ranks 4th and India ranks 3rd of 212 countries.
Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | India | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.97 | 0.5431 | 1.42 | Germany |
| 2000s | 28.03 | 7.15 | 20.88 | Germany |
| 2010s | 108.21 | 51.47 | 56.74 | Germany |
| 2020s | 196 | 189.18 | 6.82 | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal, Germany or India?
- India, at 299.97 against 225.65 in Germany as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal between Germany and India?
- 74.32, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and India?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Germany and India rank globally for electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal?
- Germany ranks 4th and India ranks 3rd of 212 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.