Germany Energy Use per Capita
Energy use per capita EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE
Germany's energy use per capita was 2,766 in 2025, ranked 38th globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Germany's energy use per capita stood at 2,766 in 2025, a decline of +162 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2,766 by 2025. Germany ranked 38th globally.
Germany’s energy use per capita fell from its all‑time peak of 4,421.75 kilowatt‑hours in 1990 to a trough of 2,766.35 kilowatt‑hours in 2025, positioning the country at rank 38 globally. Over the 35‑year span the decline reflects a sustained shift toward greater efficiency, the expansion of renewable generation and the impact of stringent climate policies adopted after the early 2000s. The 2025 figure is only marginally higher than Bulgaria’s 2,773.58 kilowatt‑hours and Poland’s 2,703.20 kilowatt‑hours, suggesting that Germany now clusters with its Central‑European peers rather than leading the continent in per‑capita consumption. The European Union average of 2,679.10 kilowatt‑hours underscores that Germany remains slightly above the regional norm despite the long‑term downward trajectory. Continued decarbonisation of the power sector, accelerated electrification of transport and further improvements in industrial energy efficiency are likely to keep the per‑capita usage on a modestly declining path in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Energy Use per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2,629 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2,766 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2,766 | −162 | #38 |
| 2023 | 2,928 | −334 | #51 |
| 2022 | 3,262 | −205 | #118 |
| 2021 | 3,467 | +118 | #119 |
| 2020 | 3,349 | −222 | #119 |
| 2019 | 3,571 | −88 | #119 |
| 2018 | 3,659 | −104 | #119 |
| 2017 | 3,763 | −2 | #121 |
| 2016 | 3,765 | −16 | #121 |
| 2015 | 3,781 | −14 | #121 |
| 2014 | 3,794 | −192 | #123 |
| 2013 | 3,986 | +73 | #122 |
| 2012 | 3,913 | +22 | #120 |
| 2011 | 3,892 | −138 | #118 |
| 2010 | 4,030 | +208 | #118 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Germany matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw energy use per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Germany's energy use per capita was 2,766 in 2025. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from the previous year.
Germany's energy use per capita peaked at 4,422 in 1990.
The lowest energy use per capita in Germany was 2,766 in 2025.
Germany ranks 38th globally in energy use per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.USE.PCAP.KG.OE. Data sourced from World Bank.
Germany's energy use per capita is projected to reach 2,766 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The energy use per capita of Germany in 2025 was 2,766. This ranks 38th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_germany_energy-per-capita,
title = {Germany Energy Use per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/germany/energy-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}