Installed geothermal energy capacity in Germany
Germany: Installed geothermal energy capacity was 44 megawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed geothermal energy capacity in Germany, 2004–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in megawatts.
Analysis
Germany recorded 44 megawatts for installed geothermal energy capacity in 2024.
That represents a change of down 15.4% on the previous year and up 51.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed geothermal energy capacity in Germany peaked at 52 megawatts in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.2 megawatts, in 2004.
Germany ranks 18th of 32 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.1 megawatts | 0.2 megawatts | 6 megawatts | 6 |
| 2010s | 25.3 megawatts | 6 megawatts | 40 megawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.8 megawatts | 40 megawatts | 52 megawatts | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is installed geothermal energy capacity in Germany?
- Installed geothermal energy capacity in Germany was 44 megawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed geothermal energy capacity recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 52 megawatts in 2022.
- What is the lowest installed geothermal energy capacity recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2 megawatts in 2004.
- How does Germany rank for installed geothermal energy capacity?
- Germany ranks 18th out of 32 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed geothermal energy capacity rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Installed geothermal energy capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total geothermal (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in megawatts.