Biofuel production by region in Germany
Germany: Biofuel production by region was 38.22 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Biofuel production by region in Germany, 1992–2025
Source: Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, biofuel production by region in Germany stood at 38.22 terawatt-hours.
The figure is down 10.1% on the previous year and up 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, biofuel production by region in Germany peaked at 42.54 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0517 terawatt-hours, in 1992.
Germany ranks 6th of 24 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Biofuel production by region in Germany, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0.0517 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1993 | 0.0517 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.2893 terawatt-hours | +459.9% |
| 1995 | 0.3617 terawatt-hours | +25.0% |
| 1996 | 0.5683 terawatt-hours | +57.1% |
| 1997 | 0.93 terawatt-hours | +63.6% |
| 1998 | 1.03 terawatt-hours | +11.1% |
| 1999 | 1.34 terawatt-hours | +30.0% |
| 2000 | 2.58 terawatt-hours | +92.3% |
| 2001 | 3.62 terawatt-hours | +40.0% |
| 2002 | 5.68 terawatt-hours | +57.1% |
| 2003 | 6.91 terawatt-hours | +21.6% |
| 2004 | 10.58 terawatt-hours | +53.0% |
| 2005 | 16.18 terawatt-hours | +52.9% |
| 2006 | 26.6 terawatt-hours | +64.5% |
| 2007 | 33.02 terawatt-hours | +24.1% |
| 2008 | 29.39 terawatt-hours | -11.0% |
| 2009 | 29.41 terawatt-hours | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 36.45 terawatt-hours | +23.9% |
| 2011 | 35.81 terawatt-hours | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 33.56 terawatt-hours | -6.3% |
| 2013 | 35.74 terawatt-hours | +6.5% |
| 2014 | 39.95 terawatt-hours | +11.8% |
| 2015 | 36.83 terawatt-hours | -7.8% |
| 2016 | 37.25 terawatt-hours | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 38.02 terawatt-hours | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 39.06 terawatt-hours | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 40.8 terawatt-hours | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 39.17 terawatt-hours | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 40.73 terawatt-hours | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 41.3 terawatt-hours | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 40.96 terawatt-hours | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 42.54 terawatt-hours | +3.8% |
| 2025 | 38.22 terawatt-hours | -10.1% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 38.22 terawatt-hours is above the median for high income countries, which is 11.42 terawatt-hours, 3.3× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Germany's 38.22 terawatt-hours is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.16 terawatt-hours, 3.4× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Biofuel production by region in Germany changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +459.9% | 0.0517 terawatt-hours | 0.2893 terawatt-hours |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.5787 terawatt-hours | 0.0517 terawatt-hours | 1.34 terawatt-hours | 8 |
| 2000s | 16.4 terawatt-hours | 2.58 terawatt-hours | 33.02 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.35 terawatt-hours | 33.56 terawatt-hours | 40.8 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.49 terawatt-hours | 38.22 terawatt-hours | 42.54 terawatt-hours | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is biofuel production by region in Germany?
- Biofuel production by region in Germany was 38.22 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest biofuel production by region recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 42.54 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest biofuel production by region recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0517 terawatt-hours in 1992.
- How does Germany rank for biofuel production by region?
- Germany ranks 6th out of 24 countries with data for 2025.
- Is biofuel production by region rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Biofuel production by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Includes biogasoline (such as ethanol) and biodiesel. Volumes have been adjusted for energy content.