Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Germany
Germany: Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology was 45,063 Megawatt in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Germany, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Megawatt.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Germany is 45,063 Megawatt, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.4% on the previous year and down 14.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Germany peaked at 65,238 Megawatt in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0 Megawatt, in 2002.
That places Germany 1st out of 41 countries with data for 2024, 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 | 61,209 Megawatt | 50,957 Megawatt | 65,238 Megawatt | 10 |
| 2000s | 12,313 Megawatt | 0 Megawatt | 62,360 Megawatt | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,581 Megawatt | 0 Megawatt | 53,432 Megawatt | 10 |
| 2020s | 54,414 Megawatt | 45,063 Megawatt | 59,122 Megawatt | 5 |
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- Scientific and technical journal articles 108,782 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 109.20 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 129.15 (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 129.15 (2024)
- Patent applications, nonresidents 18,747 (2021)
- Share of individuals using the internet 93.5 (2024)
- Patent applications, residents 39,822 (2021)
- Research and development expenditure 3.2% (2023)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Germany?
- Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology in Germany was 45,063 Megawatt in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 65,238 Megawatt in 1991.
- What is the lowest electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Megawatt in 2002.
- How does Germany rank for electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Electricity production capacities for combustible fuels by technology and operator. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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