Electricity production by source in Germany
Germany: Electricity production by source was 35.6% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Electricity production by source in Germany, 1990–2021
Source: IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of total.
Analysis
In 2021, electricity production by source in Germany stood at 35.6%.
That represents a change of down 11.9% on the previous year and up 105.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity production by source in Germany peaked at 40.4% in 2020 and was at its lowest, -0.3%, in 1991.
That places Germany 12th out of 208 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.0% | 2.4% | 12.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.3% | 13.3% | 36.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.0% | 35.6% | 40.4% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More energy & mining data for Germany
- Fuel imports 8.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.7% (2024)
- 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)
- Fuel exports 2.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.1% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 46.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity production by source in Germany?
- Electricity production by source in Germany was 35.6% in 2021, according to IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity production by source recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 40.4% in 2020.
- What is the lowest electricity production by source recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.3% in 1991.
- How does Germany rank for electricity production by source?
- Germany ranks 12th out of 208 countries with data for 2021.
- Is electricity production by source rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 105.3%. 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, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity production by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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