Coal consumption in Germany for 2024 is forecasted at 2.2 Exajoules, which represents a continued trend from the previous years. Over the past two years, the consumption has decreased, showing a pattern around a 3% reduction annually from 2025 onwards. In 2023, coal consumption stood at around 2.27 Exajoules. The average annual decline, as measured by the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years, shows an approximate reduction of 3.2% per year.
Future trends to watch for include the acceleration of renewable energy adoption, policy changes aimed at reducing carbon emissions, and technological advancements in energy efficiency. These elements could further influence and potentially hasten the decline in coal consumption in Germany.
