Germany vs Spain: Electricity production capacities by main fuel groups and operator

Germany
266,344 Megawatt
in 2024
Spain
135,952 Megawatt
in 2024
Germany rank
1st
Spain rank
4th

Electricity production capacities by main fuel groups and operator over time

  • Germany
  • Spain
50.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k199020072024

How they compare

Germany currently reports 266,344 Megawatt against 135,952 Megawatt in Spain, a difference of 130,392 Megawatt.

That makes Germany's figure about 2.0 times Spain's.

Across all 35 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 1st and Spain ranks 4th of 47 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Spain Difference Ahead
1990s 113,622 Megawatt 45,815 Megawatt 67,807 Megawatt Germany
2000s 130,316 Megawatt 73,870 Megawatt 56,446 Megawatt Germany
2010s 198,765 Megawatt 105,190 Megawatt 93,575 Megawatt Germany
2020s 237,883 Megawatt 121,572 Megawatt 116,311 Megawatt Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity production capacities by main fuel groups and operator, Germany or Spain?
Germany, at 266,344 Megawatt against 135,952 Megawatt in Spain as of 2024.
What is the difference in electricity production capacities by main fuel groups and operator between Germany and Spain?
130,392 Megawatt, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Spain?
35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Germany and Spain rank globally for electricity production capacities by main fuel groups and operator?
Germany ranks 1st and Spain ranks 4th of 47 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Electricity production capacities by main fuel groups and operator. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Electricity production capacities by main fuel groups and operator
Unit
Megawatt
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
50 places, 1,604 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed