Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding … kWh in Germany
Germany: Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding … kWh was 211.14 billion kWh in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric in Germany, 1990–2021
Source: IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA). Measured in kWh.
Analysis
Germany recorded 211.14 billion kWh for electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric in 2021.
The figure is down 9.3% on the previous year and up 98.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric in Germany peaked at 232.76 billion kWh in 2020 and was at its lowest, -1.72 billion kWh, in 1991.
That places Germany 3rd out of 210 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding … kWh in Germany, year by year
| Year | kWh | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | -698.00 million kWh | — |
| 1991 | -1.72 billion kWh | +146.4% |
| 1992 | -1.46 billion kWh | -15.1% |
| 1993 | -1.15 billion kWh | -21.4% |
| 1994 | -452.00 million kWh | -60.6% |
| 1995 | -318.00 million kWh | -29.6% |
| 1996 | -87.00 million kWh | -72.6% |
| 1997 | 2.16 billion kWh | -2585.1% |
| 1998 | 3.67 billion kWh | +69.7% |
| 1999 | 5.32 billion kWh | +44.9% |
| 2000 | 13.74 billion kWh | +158.6% |
| 2001 | 15.16 billion kWh | +10.3% |
| 2002 | 21.35 billion kWh | +40.8% |
| 2003 | 28.35 billion kWh | +32.8% |
| 2004 | 37.21 billion kWh | +31.3% |
| 2005 | 43.76 billion kWh | +17.6% |
| 2006 | 52.48 billion kWh | +19.9% |
| 2007 | 68.20 billion kWh | +30.0% |
| 2008 | 73.84 billion kWh | +8.3% |
| 2009 | 76.91 billion kWh | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 84.23 billion kWh | +9.5% |
| 2011 | 106.37 billion kWh | +26.3% |
| 2012 | 121.29 billion kWh | +14.0% |
| 2013 | 129.34 billion kWh | +6.6% |
| 2014 | 142.94 billion kWh | +10.5% |
| 2015 | 169.81 billion kWh | +18.8% |
| 2016 | 169.13 billion kWh | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 196.17 billion kWh | +16.0% |
| 2018 | 204.38 billion kWh | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 220.60 billion kWh | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 232.76 billion kWh | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 211.14 billion kWh | -9.3% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 211.14 billion kWh is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.75 billion kWh, 120.8× the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Germany's 211.14 billion kWh is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.40 billion kWh, 62.1× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding … kWh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +2585.1% | -87.00 million kWh | 2.16 billion kWh |
| 1991 | -146.4% | -698.00 million kWh | -1.72 billion kWh |
| 2000 | +158.6% | 5.32 billion kWh | 13.74 billion kWh |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 526.30 million kWh | -1.72 billion kWh | 5.32 billion kWh | 10 |
| 2000s | 43.10 billion kWh | 13.74 billion kWh | 76.91 billion kWh | 10 |
| 2010s | 154.43 billion kWh | 84.23 billion kWh | 220.60 billion kWh | 10 |
| 2020s | 221.95 billion kWh | 211.14 billion kWh | 232.76 billion kWh | 2 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More energy & mining data for Germany
- Ores and metals imports 4.2% (2025)
- Gas production 37.37 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 444.51 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 37.37 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 444.51 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Gas production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric in Germany?
- Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric in Germany was 211.14 billion kWh in 2021, according to IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA).
- What is the highest electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 232.76 billion kWh in 2020.
- What is the lowest electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.72 billion kWh in 1991.
- How does Germany rank for electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric?
- Germany ranks 3rd out of 210 countries with data for 2021.
- Is electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 98.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA), published as part of Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric (kWh). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electricity production from renewable sources in kilowatt-hour (kWh), excluding hydroelectric, includes geothermal, solar, tides, wind, biomass, and biofuels.