Germany Electricity Mix
Germany generated 59.1% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2025, above the world average of 33.8%. Each kilowatt-hour produced emitted about 330 grams of CO₂.
Data year 2025 · Source: Ember and Energy Institute via Our World in Data
How much electricity in Germany comes from renewables?
Renewable sources produced 59.1% of the electricity generated in Germany in 2025. The world average was 33.8% in 2025. That is up from 6.2% in 2000. That ranks Germany 59th of 210 countries and territories by renewable share.
Electricity mix by source
Wind is the largest source of electricity in Germany, at 27.2% of generation, followed by coal at 20.6% and solar at 17.9%. Fossil fuels together supplied 40.9%.
Carbon intensity of electricity
Generating one kilowatt-hour of electricity in Germany emitted about 330 grams of CO₂ in 2025, 28% below the world average of 458 g. At that rate, a business using 10,000 kWh a year would be responsible for roughly 3,297 kg of CO₂ from electricity.
This is an estimate based on the generation mix. For a formal carbon report, use the grid factor published by the national energy or environment agency. Our guide to emission factors explains the difference.
How Germany compares
Countries closest to Germany when ranked by renewable share of electricity. See the full ranking, or the CO₂ emissions of Germany.
| # | Country | Renewables | Low-carbon | g CO₂/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | Sri Lanka | 61.6% | 61.6% | 329 |
| 58 | Estonia | 59.6% | 59.6% | 319 |
| 59 | Germany | 59.1% | 59.1% | 330 |
| 60 | Zimbabwe | 57.1% | 57.1% | 384 |
| 61 | Reunion | 56.7% | 56.7% | 394 |
Frequently asked questions
What share of electricity in Germany is renewable?
59.1% in 2025. That is up from 6.2% in 2000. Counting nuclear as well, 59.1% of electricity came from low-carbon sources.
What is the main source of electricity in Germany?
Wind is the largest source of electricity in Germany, at 27.2% of generation, followed by coal at 20.6% and solar at 17.9%.
How clean is electricity in Germany?
Generating one kilowatt-hour emitted about 330 grams of CO₂ in 2025, 28% below the world average of 458 g.
Is renewable electricity growing in Germany?
The renewable share has risen by 52.9 percentage points, from 6.2% in 2000 to 59.1% in 2025.
About the data. Shares are percentages of the electricity generated inside the country in a year. Renewables are hydro, wind, solar, bioenergy and other renewable sources. Low-carbon adds nuclear. The latest year differs between countries and is shown on each page. Carbon intensity is an estimate of the CO₂ emitted per kilowatt-hour generated, including emissions over the life of each power source.
Source: Ember and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy, processed by Our World in Data and used under the CC BY 4.0 licence.
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