Tractive power of locomotives and railcars by source of energy in Germany
Germany: Tractive power of locomotives and railcars by source of energy was 18,162 Megawatt in 2000. ▲ Rising
Tractive power of locomotives and railcars by source of energy in Germany, 1990–2000
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Megawatt.
Analysis
In 2000, tractive power of locomotives and railcars by source of energy in Germany stood at 18,162 Megawatt.
That represents a change of down 1.9% on the previous year and up 58.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tractive power of locomotives and railcars by source of energy in Germany peaked at 22,502 Megawatt in 1994 and was at its lowest, 11,431 Megawatt, in 1990.
Germany ranks 1st of 43 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Tractive power of locomotives and railcars by source of energy in Germany, year by year
| Year | Megawatt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 11,431 Megawatt | — |
| 1991 | 20,165 Megawatt | +76.4% |
| 1992 | 19,979 Megawatt | -0.9% |
| 1993 | 18,448 Megawatt | -7.7% |
| 1994 | 22,502 Megawatt | +22.0% |
| 1995 | 18,283 Megawatt | -18.7% |
| 1996 | 18,734 Megawatt | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 19,104 Megawatt | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 18,719 Megawatt | -2.0% |
| 1999 | 18,506 Megawatt | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 18,162 Megawatt | -1.9% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 18,162 Megawatt is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 706.7 Megawatt, 25.7× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Germany's 18,162 Megawatt is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,115 Megawatt, 16.3× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18,587 Megawatt | 11,431 Megawatt | 22,502 Megawatt | 10 |
| 2000s | 18,162 Megawatt | 18,162 Megawatt | 18,162 Megawatt | 1 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More energy & mining data for Germany
- 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)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 8.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tractive power of locomotives and railcars by source of energy in Germany?
- Tractive power of locomotives and railcars by source of energy in Germany was 18,162 Megawatt in 2000, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest tractive power of locomotives and railcars by source of energy recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 22,502 Megawatt in 1994.
- What is the lowest tractive power of locomotives and railcars by source of energy recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,431 Megawatt in 1990.
- How does Germany rank for tractive power of locomotives and railcars by source of energy?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 43 countries with data for 2000.
- Is tractive power of locomotives and railcars by source of energy rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Tractive power of locomotives and railcars by source of energy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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