Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Germany
Germany: Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate was 72.91 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Germany, 1967–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Germany is 72.91 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 22.2% on the previous year and down 38.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Germany peaked at 838.56 % change on previous year in 2001 and was at its lowest, -638.81 % change on previous year, in 2009.
Germany ranks 75th of 217 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Germany, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | -209.89 % change on previous year | — |
| 1969 | 27.72 % change on previous year | -113.2% |
| 1970 | -28.22 % change on previous year | -201.8% |
| 1971 | -78 % change on previous year | +176.4% |
| 1972 | 215.88 % change on previous year | -376.8% |
| 1973 | 67.2 % change on previous year | -68.9% |
| 1974 | -134.44 % change on previous year | -300.1% |
| 1975 | -104.47 % change on previous year | -22.3% |
| 1976 | 272.55 % change on previous year | -360.9% |
| 1977 | -105.68 % change on previous year | -138.8% |
| 1979 | 61.34 % change on previous year | -158.0% |
| 1980 | -162.18 % change on previous year | -364.4% |
| 1981 | 8.8 % change on previous year | -105.4% |
| 1982 | -8.33 % change on previous year | -194.6% |
| 1983 | 141.19 % change on previous year | -1794.9% |
| 1984 | 162 % change on previous year | +14.7% |
| 1985 | -14.23 % change on previous year | -108.8% |
| 1986 | -129.92 % change on previous year | +812.8% |
| 1987 | 189.15 % change on previous year | -245.6% |
| 1988 | -48.98 % change on previous year | -125.9% |
| 1989 | -328.72 % change on previous year | +571.1% |
| 1990 | -64.41 % change on previous year | -80.4% |
| 1991 | -48.19 % change on previous year | -25.2% |
| 1992 | 15.21 % change on previous year | -131.6% |
| 1993 | 76.3 % change on previous year | +401.6% |
| 1994 | -103.05 % change on previous year | -235.1% |
| 1995 | 142.43 % change on previous year | -238.2% |
| 1996 | 689.05 % change on previous year | +383.8% |
| 1997 | -138.82 % change on previous year | -120.1% |
| 1998 | 27.7 % change on previous year | -120.0% |
| 1999 | -55.82 % change on previous year | -301.5% |
| 2000 | 114.18 % change on previous year | -304.6% |
| 2001 | 838.56 % change on previous year | +634.4% |
| 2002 | -175.74 % change on previous year | -121.0% |
| 2003 | 110.19 % change on previous year | -162.7% |
| 2004 | -341.23 % change on previous year | -409.7% |
| 2005 | -222.07 % change on previous year | -34.9% |
| 2006 | 299.76 % change on previous year | -235.0% |
| 2007 | -303.38 % change on previous year | -201.2% |
| 2008 | 123.11 % change on previous year | -140.6% |
| 2009 | -638.81 % change on previous year | -618.9% |
| 2010 | 161.75 % change on previous year | -125.3% |
| 2011 | -216.5 % change on previous year | -233.9% |
| 2012 | 116.98 % change on previous year | -154.0% |
| 2013 | 233.51 % change on previous year | +99.6% |
| 2014 | -269.81 % change on previous year | -215.5% |
| 2015 | 118.39 % change on previous year | -143.9% |
| 2016 | 97.23 % change on previous year | -17.9% |
| 2017 | 4.56 % change on previous year | -95.3% |
| 2018 | -277.14 % change on previous year | -6178.4% |
| 2019 | -7.03 % change on previous year | -97.5% |
| 2020 | -126.47 % change on previous year | +1700.2% |
| 2021 | 149.91 % change on previous year | -218.5% |
| 2022 | -246.91 % change on previous year | -264.7% |
| 2023 | -63.92 % change on previous year | -74.1% |
| 2024 | 93.74 % change on previous year | -246.7% |
| 2025 | 72.91 % change on previous year | -22.2% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 72.91 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -74.47 % change on previous year. (74 countries reporting)
- Germany's 72.91 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -6.38 % change on previous year. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Germany changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -6178.4% | 4.56 % change on previous year | -277.14 % change on previous year |
| 1983 | +1794.9% | -8.33 % change on previous year | 141.19 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -91.09 % change on previous year | -209.89 % change on previous year | 27.72 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1970s | 18.46 % change on previous year | -134.44 % change on previous year | 272.55 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -19.12 % change on previous year | -328.72 % change on previous year | 189.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 54.04 % change on previous year | -138.82 % change on previous year | 689.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -19.54 % change on previous year | -638.81 % change on previous year | 838.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.8 % change on previous year | -277.14 % change on previous year | 233.51 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -20.12 % change on previous year | -246.91 % change on previous year | 149.91 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 72 Afghanistan 82.82 % change on previous year compare
- 73 Latvia 81.49 % change on previous year compare
- 74 Western Sahara 75.25 % change on previous year compare
- 76 United Arab Emirates 72.21 % change on previous year compare
- 77 Saint Kitts and Nevis 67.2 % change on previous year compare
- 78 Argentina 66.2 % change on previous year compare
More energy & mining data for Germany
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -0.1985 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 8.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Germany?
- Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Germany was 72.91 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 838.56 % change on previous year in 2001.
- What is the lowest annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -638.81 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Germany rank for annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate?
- Germany ranks 75th out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Annual change in primary energy use. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Annual change in primary energy use Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Annual change in primary energy use. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.