Germany Energy Use per Capita
2,825 kg oil eq. per capita▼ −104 kg oil eq. per capita
Dec 2024 · Annual
Germany's energy use per capita fell to 2824.59006117053 kg of oil equivalent per capita in 2024, down from 2928.19658713867 in 2023, marking the lowest level on record since the series began in 1990 and far below the all-time high of 4421.75298411525 set in the same year. The series spans from 1990 to 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,825 kg oil eq. per capita | 2,928 kg oil eq. per capita | 4,422 kg oil eq. per capitaDec 1990 | 2,825 kg oil eq. per capitaDec 2024 | 1990 – 2024 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 580 Mt CO₂ | 590 Mt CO₂ | 1,189 Mt CO₂ | 580 Mt CO₂ | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| GDP per Capita | $60,496 | $56,104 | $60,496 | $1,162 | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Energy Use per Capita in Germany averaged 3,910 kg oil eq. per capita from 1990 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 4,422 kg oil eq. per capita in Dec 1990 and a record low of 2,825 kg oil eq. per capita in Dec 2024. The series is reported yearly with history from 1990.
Energy use per capita refers to the total primary energy supply divided by population, expressed in kilograms of oil equivalent per capita. The series is reported on an annual basis for Germany, starting from 1990. It includes all forms of energy consumption before conversion to final use.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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