Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Germany
Germany: Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables was 0.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Germany, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Germany stood at 0.0%. That is the lowest value across all 60 years on record.
That represents a change of down 100.0% on the previous year and down 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Germany peaked at 4.7% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2024.
Germany ranks 32nd of 79 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 5 |
| 1970s | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.8% | 1.4% | 4.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.3% | 3.9% | 4.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.5% | 4.0% | 4.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.8% | 2.2% | 4.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 5 |
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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 46.32 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Germany?
- Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables in Germany was 0.0% in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 4.7% in 1999.
- What is the lowest direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2024.
- How does Germany rank for direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables?
- Germany ranks 32nd out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Direct primary energy consumption from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of the total (direct) primary energy.