Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) … capita in Germany
Germany: Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) … capita was 140.42 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Germany, 2015–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Germany is 140.42, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% on the previous year and down 30.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Germany peaked at 207.36 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 109.68, in 2020.
Germany ranks 43rd of 203 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) … capita in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 201.02 | — |
| 2016 | 198.62 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 182.47 | -8.1% |
| 2018 | 207.36 | +13.6% |
| 2019 | 180.81 | -12.8% |
| 2020 | 109.68 | -39.3% |
| 2021 | 122.08 | +11.3% |
| 2022 | 136 | +11.4% |
| 2023 | 140.42 | +3.3% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 140.42 is above the median for high income countries, which is 85.2, 1.6× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Germany's 140.42 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 108.29, 1.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 194.06 | 180.81 | 207.36 | 5 |
| 2020s | 127.05 | 109.68 | 140.42 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More energy & mining data for Germany
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- 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)
- Fuel imports 7.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Germany?
- Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Germany was 140.42 in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 207.36 in 2018.
- What is the lowest fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 109.68 in 2020.
- How does Germany rank for fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita?
- Germany ranks 43rd out of 203 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita (nominal United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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