Key Market Indicators
Germany's hydropower generation is projected to decline to approximately 65,500 terajoules by 2028 from around 68,000 terajoules in 2023, marking an average annual decrease of 0.6%. Historical data indicates that since 1995, Germany's hydropower supply has grown by an annual average of 1.3%. In 2023, Germany ranked seventh globally in hydropower generation. Spain led the rankings with about 68,000 terajoules. Following Spain were Sweden, France, and Italy in the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. Similarly, Germany's hydropower consumption is expected to mirror the generation trend, reaching approximately 65,500 terajoules by 2028, down from around 68,000 terajoules in 2023. This also represents a 0.6% average annual decline. Since 1995, Germany's hydropower demand has consistently grown by 1.3% annually. In the consumption rankings for 2023, Germany also held the seventh position. Spain again led with roughly 68,000 terajoules, followed by Sweden, France, and Italy.
