European Union vs Germany: Fossil fuel energy consumption

European Union
0.0%
in 2024
Germany
0.0%
in 2024
European Union rank
1st
Germany rank
3rd

Fossil fuel energy consumption over time

  • European Union
  • Germany
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How they compare

European Union currently reports 0.0% against 0.0% in Germany, a difference of 0.0%.

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

European Union ranks 1st and Germany ranks 3rd of 47 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade European Union Germany Difference Ahead
1990s 79.0% 85.7% 6.7% Germany
2000s 76.1% 81.7% 5.6% Germany
2010s 42.4% 47.8% 5.4% Germany
2020s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher fossil fuel energy consumption, European Union or Germany?
European Union, at 0.0% against 0.0% in Germany as of 2024.
What is the difference in fossil fuel energy consumption between European Union and Germany?
0.0%, with European Union ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for European Union and Germany?
35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do European Union and Germany rank globally for fossil fuel energy consumption?
European Union ranks 1st and Germany ranks 3rd of 47 groups.
Where does this data come from?
IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA), published as Fossil fuel energy consumption (% of total). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Fossil fuel energy consumption (% of total)
Unit
% of total
Source
IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
223 places, 7,661 data points, 1960–2024
Last refreshed

Fossil fuel comprises coal, oil, petroleum, and natural gas products.