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  • DzU article from 30.04.2025 | Last changed: 30.04.2025

    Indicator: Final energy consumption

    A graph shows the final energy consumption from 2008 to 2023. The trend is slightly downward, but fluctuates from year to year due to the influence of the weather. The EnEfG target for the years 2030 is also shown.

    … be 1,867 Terawatt hours by 2030. The German Environment Agency's "Projection Report 2023" shows that the measures taken to date are unlikely to be sufficient to achieve … from AGEB. More detailed information (in German only) : ‘Energieverbrauch nach Energieträgern, Sektoren und Anwendungen‘ . Tags energy final energy … from AGEB. More detailed information (in German only) : ‘Energieverbrauch nach Energieträgern, Sektoren und Anwendungen‘ . … Indicator: Final energy …

  • DzU article from 29.07.2025 | Last changed: 30.07.2025

    Indicator: Taxes related to the environment

    A graph shows the development of environmental taxes for the year 1995 (39.9 billion euros), the year 2000, and the period 2005 to 2023 (69.5 billion euros, preliminary data) as well as their share of total tax revenues in the public budgets.

    … kB) Overview Environmental Indicators last update on 29.07.2025 At a glance In 2023, environmental taxes amounted to a total of 69.5 billion euros. Their share of … part of this statistic on environment-related taxes. Assessing the development In 2023, revenue from environment-related taxes amounted to 69.5 billion euros. The … trading (8.5 billion euros). Environmental taxes rose by 26 % between 2005 and 2023, whereas overall taxes increased by 102.6 %. Therefore, environmental taxes now …

  • DzU article from 25.09.2025 | Last changed: 26.09.2025

    Indicator: Population-weighted particulate matter exposure (PM10)

    A bar-chart shows the population-weighted annual average PM10 exposure for Germany from 2010 to 2023. The exposure decreased significantly by 42 % from 2010 to 2023.

    … a glance Population-weighted exposure to PM10 in Germany was significantly lower in 2023 than in 2010. In 2023, the population-weighted PM10 exposure was 11.3 µg/m³—approximately 42 % lower … matter in Germany: in 2010, the indicator value was 19.5 µg/m³, whereas in 2023 it had dropped to 11.3 µg/m³. This corresponds to a reduction of approximately …

  • DzU article from 25.09.2025 | Last changed: 26.09.2025

    Indicator: Population-weighted particulate matter exposure (PM2.5

    A bar-chart shows the population-weighted annual average PM2.5 exposure for Germany from 2010 to 2023. The exposure decreased significantly by 54 % from 2010 to 2023.

    … a glance Population-weighted PM2.5 exposure in Germany was significantly lower in 2023 compared to 2010. In 2023, the population-weighted annual average PM2.5 exposure level was 7.3 … matter in Germany: in 2010, the indicator value was 15.9 µg/m³, whereas in 2023 it had decreased to 7.3 µg/m³. This represents a reduction of approximately 54 …

  • DzU article from 25.09.2025 | Last changed: 26.09.2025

    Indicator: Population exposure to particulate matter (PM10)

    A graph shows the proportion of people in Germany affected by levels exceeding the WHO guideline value and the EU limit value for fine particulate matter (PM10) (legally binding from 2030) for the period from 2010 to 2023 – with a clear declining trend.

    … Environmental Indicators last update on 25.09.2025 At a glance Between 2010 and 2023, the proportion of the population exposed to annual average PM10 concentrations … EU limit value of 20µg/m³ (legally binding from 2030) has been below 0.5 %—and in 2023, it was 0 %. Current measures should be maintained and, if necessary, expanded … in Germany dropped significantly—from around 74 million in 2010 to 0.9 million in 2023. At the same time, the number of people exposed to PM10 concentrations above …

  • DzU article from 18.12.2025 | Last changed: 19.12.2025

    Indicator: Share of renewables in gross electricity consumption

    A graph shows the share of renewable energies in gross electricity consumption. The share increased from 6.3 % to 54.1 % between 2000 and 2024.

    … in the share of renewables in gross electricity consumption in the future. The 2023 amendment to the EEG specifies that the share should increase to at least 80% by 2030. The " Projection Report 2023 for Germany " ( German , with English summary) scientifically investigated … in the share of renewables in gross electricity consumption in the future. The 2023 amendment to the EEG specifies that the share should increase to at least 80% …

  • DzU article from 23.01.2025 | Last changed: 23.01.2025

    Indicator: Grasslands

    A graph shows the area of permanent grassland and its share of the total agricultural area from 1991 to 2024. Both indicators have been declining until 2013 and have then increased in the years that followed. Most recently, the values have stagnated.

    … the endangered ferns and flowering plants in Germany are found in grassland ( BfN 2023 , in German only ). But grasslands are also important for protecting soils and … In the current CAP funding period, which has been in effect since January 2023, the preservation of grassland is also ensured through so-called conditionality … of paramount importance. Methodology The indicator is based on the results of the 2023 Land Use Survey of the Federal Statistical Office. The results are published in …

  • DzU article from 18.12.2025 | Last changed: 19.12.2025

    Indicator: Primary energy consumption

    A graph shows primary energy consumption between 1990 and 2024 as well as the target value for 2030. Until 2008, the value fluctuated around 14,500 Petajoules, but has fallen considerably since then.

    … fell by about 27 % between 2008 and 2024. According to the Energy Efficiency Act of 2023, PEC is to be reduced by 39 % by 2030 compared to 2008. The ‘Greenhouse Gas … lowest energy consumption since 1990. The Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) adopted in 2023 sets the target of reducing the PEV by 39 % below 2008 by 2030. The 'Greenhouse … fell by about 27 % between 2008 and 2024. According to the Energy Efficiency Act of 2023, PEC is to be reduced by 39 % by 2030 compared to 2008. The ‘Greenhouse Gas …

  • DzU article from 11.08.2025 | Last changed: 11.08.2025

    Indicator: Land-take for settlements and transport infrastructure

    A graph in the form of a bar chart shows how many hectares of land per day in Germany were newly designated for settlements and transport infrastructure between 2000 and 2023. The chart also shows the four-year average.

    … Environmental Indicators last update on 11.08.2025 At a glance Between 2019 and 2023, 51 hectares of land per day were newly dedicated to settlements and transport … is made – as also intended in the ' Climate Action Plan 2050 '. Between 2020 and 2023, the settlement and transport area increased by an average of 51 hectares per … soil sealing transport urban sprawl settlement recreational area … Between 2019 and 2023, 51 hectares of land per day were newly dedicated to settlements and transport …

  • DzU article from 08.10.2025 | Last changed: 08.10.2025

    Indicator: Recycling municipal waste

    A graph shows the proportions of processed and recycled municipal waste in the total quantity of municipal waste from 2002 to 2023. During this period the proportion of recycled municipal waste rose from 56.1 to 67.2 percent.

    … a glance The recycling rate for municipal waste rose from 56 % in 2002 to 67.2 % in 2023. The target set by the Federal Government of increasing the recycling … use and circular economy Indicators for sustainable management of chemicals 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change … rate … The recycling rate for municipal waste rose from 56 % in 2002 to 67.2 % in 2023. The target set by the Federal Government of increasing the recycling …

  • DzU article from 12.05.2025 | Last changed: 18.07.2025

    Indicator: Commitment to environmental protection

    A graph shows the percentage of the population actively involved in environmental protection and nature conservation or who could imagine becoming involved. In 2024 only the current involvement was surveyed (same as in 2022 and 2020) which was at 15 percent.

    … people in Germany was recently carried out in the study ‘ Future? Ask the youth! 2023 ’. Further information on the survey methodology can be found in the … people in Germany was recently carried out in the study ‘ Future? Ask the youth! 2023 ’. Further information on the survey methodology can be found in the …

  • DzU article from 22.12.2025 | Last changed: 22.12.2025

    Indicator: National Welfare Index

    A graph shows the national welfare index (NWI) and gross domestic product (2000 = 100) for the years between 1991 and 2024. Since 2000, the NWI has increased by 10.7 percent, while GDP rose by 27.4 percent.

    … damage from natural disasters compared to the previous year.   The NWI increased in 2023 and 2024. There was a further decrease in pollution, mainly due to falling … damage from natural disasters compared to the previous year.   The NWI increased in 2023 and 2024. There was a further decrease in pollution, mainly due to falling …