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Endenergieproduktivität und Primärenergieverbrauch
Year Value Units Series
2008 100.0 2008 = 100 a) Final energy productivity
2009 100.639 2008 = 100 a) Final energy productivity
2010 98.304 2008 = 100 a) Final energy productivity
2011 106.161 2008 = 100 a) Final energy productivity
2012 105.707 2008 = 100 a) Final energy productivity
2013 103.9 2008 = 100 a) Final energy productivity
2014 112.129 2008 = 100 a) Final energy productivity
2015 110.64 2008 = 100 a) Final energy productivity
2016 112.256 2008 = 100 a) Final energy productivity
2017 114.263 2008 = 100 a) Final energy productivity
2018 116.973 2008 = 100 a) Final energy productivity
2019 118.235 2008 = 100 a) Final energy productivity
2020 121.138 2008 = 100 a) Final energy productivity
2021 121.041 2008 = 100 a) Final energy productivity
2022 126.62 2008 = 100 a) Final energy productivity
2023 131.763 2008 = 100 a) Final energy productivity
2024 2008 = 100 a) Final energy productivity
2030 2008 = 100 a) Final energy productivity
2008 100.0 2008 = 100 b) Primary energy consumption
2009 93.945 2008 = 100 b) Primary energy consumption
2010 98.304 2008 = 100 b) Primary energy consumption
2011 94.048 2008 = 100 b) Primary energy consumption
2012 94.75 2008 = 100 b) Primary energy consumption
2013 96.71 2008 = 100 b) Primary energy consumption
2014 92.085 2008 = 100 b) Primary energy consumption
2015 93.031 2008 = 100 b) Primary energy consumption
2016 93.905 2008 = 100 b) Primary energy consumption
2017 94.062 2008 = 100 b) Primary energy consumption
2018 91.704 2008 = 100 b) Primary energy consumption
2019 89.132 2008 = 100 b) Primary energy consumption
2020 82.719 2008 = 100 b) Primary energy consumption
2021 86.59 2008 = 100 b) Primary energy consumption
2022 81.246 2008 = 100 b) Primary energy consumption
2023 74.123 2008 = 100 b) Primary energy consumption
2024 73.335 2008 = 100 b) Primary energy consumption
2030 2008 = 100 b) Primary energy consumption

Data source: AG Energiebilanzen e.V.

Geographical Area: Germany

This table includes additional information to the above visualized indicators, i.e. a short definition of this indicator and a description of the politically determined target values as well as explaining the political intention behind selecting this indicator.

Definition (Text from the Indicator Report 2022 - State 31.10.2022)

The indicator “Final energy productivity” shows the trend of value added per unit of final energy used. The concept of “final energy” refers to the part of the energy that is used energetically in terms of thermal or electric energy in the production sectors for the manufacturing of goods or by households.
The indicator ”Primary energy consumption” specifies how much energy was consumed by a country in the energy sectors for conversion purposes on the one hand, and by production activities, transport and households on the other.
Definition

The final energy productivity indicator (7.1.a) shows the development of value added per unit of final energy used compared to the base year 2008. The term ‘final energy’ refers to the portion of energy that is available as thermal or electrical energy for the production of goods or for use in private households. Indicator 7.1.b shows the development of primary energy consumption compared to the base year 2008. Primary energy consumption is calculated as the sum of final energy consumption, non-energy consumption and the balance in the conversion balance. In the conversion balance, the conversion of energy sources is shown as input and output. Own consumption in the conversion areas and flare and line losses are also recognised in the conversion balance.
Intention

Reducing energy consumption by increasing energy efficiency is the second main pillar of the energy transition alongside the expansion of renewable energies. The aim is to achieve a high level of economic performance with as little energy as possible. Saving energy protects the climate and the environment, contributes to improving security of supply and the competitiveness of industry.
Target

7.1.a: Significant increase
7.1.b: Reduction of at least 39.3 per cent by 2030 compared to 2008
Type of target

7.1.a: Target direction
7.1.b: Goal with a specific target value
Implemen­tation in weather symbol calculation

Final energy productivity (7.1.a) is to increase. Primary energy consumption (7.1.b) is to be reduced to a maximum of 60.7 per cent of the 2008 value by 2030.


Based on the target formulation, indicator 7.1.a for 2023 is rated as “Sun”, as the indicator value recorded an increase both last year and on average over the last six years.


A specific target value for 2030 is planned for indicator 7.1.b, which will already be undercut in 2028 if the average development of the last six years is maintained. Indicator 7.1.b is rated as “Sun” for the year 2024.
Assessment

7.1.a: Weathersymbol: Sun
7.1.b: Weathersymbol: Sun
Data state

18.03.2025

7.1.a, b Final energy productivity and primary energy

consumption

When considering energy consumption, a distinction is made between primary and final energy:

• Primary energy refers to the energy contained in natural energy sources such as natural gas, petroleum, coal, or uranium before their conversion. Energy obtained from renewable sources also counts as primary energy.

• Final energy is the portion of primary energy available to the final consumer in the form of e.g. electricity, district heating, gas, or fuels. It results from the primary energy minus the losses incurred during conversion, transport, and storage.

7.1.a Final energy productivity

Final energy productivity describes the relationship between economic value added – measured as gross domestic product (GDP) – and final energy consumption. It serves as an indicator of energy efficiency in the production of goods, the provision of services, and energy consumption in private households.

Because the indicator refers to final energy, losses during conversion, transport, and storage are not taken into account. Therefore, conclusions about the efficiency of energy conversion processes – such as the efficiency of power plants – or progress in energy transmission and storage are not possible.

According to preliminary results, final energy productivity increased by 31.8% between 2008 and 2023, including 10.8 percentage points in 2022 and 2023 alone. This means that the politically set target of a continuous increase was achieved both last year and on a multi-year average.

Until 2019, the indicator"s development was primarily driven by rising GDP (+14.7 % compared to 2008), while final energy consumption remained relatively constant (–3.0 %). Between 2021 and 2023, GDP increased only slightly, but at the same time, energy consumption fell significantly – from 94.2 % to 87.5 % of the 2008 baseline. As a result, final energy productivity continued to increase despite stagnating GDP.

Regional differences are clearly visible: In 2022, final energy productivity in Sachsen-Anhalt was 0.90 euros per kWh – an increase of only 4.6% compared to 2008. Sachsen-Anhalt thus recorded the lowest value in Germany, both in terms of final energy productivity itself and its development. The highest values were achieved by the city-states of Berlin (3.34 euros per kWh) and Hamburg (3,54 euros per kWh). Berlin also achieved the highest growth of all federal states, with 72.8 % compared to 2008.

Total final energy consumption in 2023 amounted to 8,163 petajoules, compared to 9,327 petajoules in 2008. Approximately 14 % was accounted for by industry, commerce and services, 28 % each by households and industry, and 31 % by transport.

7.1.b Primary energy consumptio

Primary energy consumption encompasses the total energy content of all energy sources used domestically. This includes primary energy sources such as lignite and hard coal, mineral oil, natural gas, and energy from renewable sources. These are either used directly or converted into secondary energy sources such as electricity, district heating, gasoline, or diesel.

The calculation is based on the total domestically produced energy sources plus the balance of imports and exports, as well as inventory changes, less the supply of fuels and lubricants to national and international maritime shipping in German ports. The basis is the energy balances of the Working Group on Energy Balances (AGEB), supplemented by other data sources .

In contrast to final energy productivity, this indicator does not consider economic reference values, but only consumption . Since it is based on primary energy, efficiency improvements in the conversion of fossil fuels – particularly in electricity generation – are also included. However, this does not clearly determine whether changes in the indicator are due to changes in energy consumption or to developments in energy generation, conversion, and transport. When electricity is generated from renewable sources, the energy produced is counted as primary energy, so efficiency improvements in these plants do not have a direct impact on the indicator.

Between 2008 and 2024, primary energy consumption fell According to preliminary data, the energy consumption will be 72.9 % of the baseline. If the trend of recent years continues, the politically defined target of reducing primary energy consumption by at least 39.3 % compared to 2008 by 2030 – expected to be achieved ahead of schedule.

Here, too, there are clear regional differences: While primary energy consumption While in Sachsen it rose to 102.8 % of the 2008 baseline in 2022 , in Schleswig-Holstein it fell to 73.8 %.