Germany vs Switzerland: Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita
Germany
2,113
in 2024
Switzerland
2,710
in 2024
Germany rank
11th
Switzerland rank
8th
Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita over time
- Germany
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 2,710 against 2,113 in Germany, a difference of 597.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.3 times Germany's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 11th and Switzerland ranks 8th of 221 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 335.06 | 1,789 | 1,454 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 1,130 | 1,870 | 740.41 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 1,777 | 2,382 | 604.53 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher renewable electricity generating capacity per capita, Germany or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 2,710 against 2,113 in Germany as of 2024.
- What is the difference in renewable electricity generating capacity per capita between Germany and Switzerland?
- 597, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Switzerland?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Germany and Switzerland rank globally for renewable electricity generating capacity per capita?
- Germany ranks 11th and Switzerland ranks 8th of 221 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.