Energy use — Direct on-farm energy consumption in Germany
Germany: Energy use — Direct on-farm energy consumption was 3,667 Tonnes of oil equivalent in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3,667 Tonnes of oil equivalent
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
8th
of 43 countries
All-time high
3,697 Tonnes of oil equivalent
in 2022
All-time low
186.79 Tonnes of oil equivalent
in 2003
Years of data
39
1985–2023
Energy use — Direct on-farm energy consumption in Germany, 1985–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes of oil equivalent.
Analysis
Germany recorded 3,667 Tonnes of oil equivalent for energy use — direct on-farm energy consumption in 2023.
The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 191.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy use — direct on-farm energy consumption in Germany peaked at 3,697 Tonnes of oil equivalent in 2022 and was at its lowest, 186.79 Tonnes of oil equivalent, in 2003.
Germany ranks 8th of 43 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Energy use — Direct on-farm energy consumption in Germany, year by year
| Year | Tonnes of oil equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 3,287 Tonnes of oil equivalent | — |
| 1986 | 3,165 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -3.7% |
| 1987 | 3,088 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -2.4% |
| 1988 | 3,076 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -0.4% |
| 1989 | 3,101 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +0.8% |
| 1990 | 2,422 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -21.9% |
| 1991 | 2,696 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +11.3% |
| 1992 | 2,644 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -1.9% |
| 1993 | 2,000 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -24.4% |
| 1994 | 2,037 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 1,980 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -2.8% |
| 1996 | 2,041 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 2,031 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -0.5% |
| 1998 | 2,051 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +1.0% |
| 1999 | 269.51 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -86.9% |
| 2000 | 289.98 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +7.6% |
| 2001 | 271.42 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -6.4% |
| 2002 | 265.62 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 186.79 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -29.7% |
| 2004 | 199.68 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 200.23 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 231.01 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +15.4% |
| 2007 | 356.79 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +54.4% |
| 2008 | 345.71 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -3.1% |
| 2009 | 404.06 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +16.9% |
| 2010 | 1,287 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +218.6% |
| 2011 | 1,327 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 1,317 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 1,257 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -4.6% |
| 2014 | 1,514 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +20.5% |
| 2015 | 1,451 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 1,498 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 1,418 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 3,554 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +150.7% |
| 2019 | 3,576 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 3,592 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 3,692 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 3,697 Tonnes of oil equivalent | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 3,667 Tonnes of oil equivalent | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3,143 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 3,076 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 3,287 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 5 |
| 1990s | 2,017 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 269.51 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 2,696 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | 275.13 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 186.79 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 404.06 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,820 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 1,257 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 3,576 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,662 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 3,592 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 3,697 Tonnes of oil equivalent | 4 |
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)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy use — direct on-farm energy consumption in Germany?
- Energy use — direct on-farm energy consumption in Germany was 3,667 Tonnes of oil equivalent in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest energy use — direct on-farm energy consumption recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 3,697 Tonnes of oil equivalent in 2022.
- What is the lowest energy use — direct on-farm energy consumption recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 186.79 Tonnes of oil equivalent in 2003.
- How does Germany rank for energy use — direct on-farm energy consumption?
- Germany ranks 8th out of 43 countries with data for 2023.
- Is energy use — direct on-farm energy consumption rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 191.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Energy use — Direct on-farm energy consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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