Germany vs OECD (EI): Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal
Germany
225.65
in 2025
OECD (EI)
2,335
in 2025
Germany rank
4th
OECD (EI) rank
1st
Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal over time
- Germany
- OECD (EI)
How they compare
OECD (EI) currently reports 2,335 against 225.65 in Germany, a difference of 2,109.
That makes OECD (EI)'s figure about 10.3 times Germany's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, OECD (EI) has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 4th and OECD (EI) ranks 1st of 212 countries.
OECD (EI) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | OECD (EI) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.97 | 9 | 7.03 | OECD (EI) |
| 2000s | 28.03 | 109.22 | 81.19 | OECD (EI) |
| 2010s | 108.21 | 723.16 | 614.95 | OECD (EI) |
| 2020s | 196 | 1,836 | 1,640 | OECD (EI) |
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 OECD (EI)?
- OECD (EI), at 2,335 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 OECD (EI)?
- 2,109, with OECD (EI) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and OECD (EI)?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Germany and OECD (EI) rank globally for electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal?
- Germany ranks 4th and OECD (EI) ranks 1st 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.