Solar thermal collectors' surface in Germany
Germany: Solar thermal collectors' surface was 22,157 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
22,157
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
1st
of 53 countries
All-time high
22,415
in 2022
All-time low
348
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Solar thermal collectors' surface in Germany, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
Germany recorded 22,157 for solar thermal collectors' surface in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 24.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar thermal collectors' surface in Germany peaked at 22,415 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 348, in 1990.
Germany ranks 1st of 53 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Solar thermal collectors' surface in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 348 | — |
| 1991 | 478 | +37.4% |
| 1992 | 594 | +24.3% |
| 1993 | 762 | +28.3% |
| 1994 | 957 | +25.6% |
| 1995 | 1,166 | +21.8% |
| 1996 | 1,459 | +25.1% |
| 1997 | 1,816 | +24.5% |
| 1998 | 2,182 | +20.2% |
| 1999 | 2,624 | +20.3% |
| 2000 | 3,251 | +23.9% |
| 2001 | 4,149 | +27.6% |
| 2002 | 4,679 | +12.8% |
| 2003 | 5,399 | +15.4% |
| 2004 | 6,145 | +13.8% |
| 2005 | 7,085 | +15.3% |
| 2006 | 8,475 | +19.6% |
| 2007 | 9,403 | +10.9% |
| 2008 | 11,278 | +19.9% |
| 2009 | 12,832 | +13.8% |
| 2010 | 13,914 | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 15,100 | +8.5% |
| 2012 | 16,140 | +6.9% |
| 2013 | 17,020 | +5.5% |
| 2014 | 17,746 | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 18,339 | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 18,812 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 19,091 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 19,269 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 19,326 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 21,416 | +10.8% |
| 2021 | 22,057 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 22,415 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 22,395 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 22,157 | -1.1% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 22,157 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 283.55, 78.1× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Germany's 22,157 is above the median for high income countries, which is 465, 47.6× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,239 | 348 | 2,624 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,270 | 3,251 | 12,832 | 10 |
| 2010s | 17,476 | 13,914 | 19,326 | 10 |
| 2020s | 22,088 | 21,416 | 22,415 | 5 |
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 solar thermal collectors' surface in Germany?
- Solar thermal collectors' surface in Germany was 22,157 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest solar thermal collectors' surface recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 22,415 in 2022.
- What is the lowest solar thermal collectors' surface recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 348 in 1990.
- How does Germany rank for solar thermal collectors' surface?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 53 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar thermal collectors' surface rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Solar thermal collectors' surface. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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