What is food processing — energy use in Germany?

Food processing — energy use in Germany was 11,080 TJ in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest food processing — energy use recorded in Germany?

The highest recorded value was 42,536 TJ in 1991.

What is the lowest food processing — energy use recorded in Germany?

The lowest recorded value was 8,971 TJ in 2020.

How does Germany rank for food processing — energy use?

Germany ranks 11th out of 56 countries with data for 2023.

Is food processing — energy use rising or falling in Germany?

Over the last ten years it is up 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Germany data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Food Processing — Energy Use (Coal). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Food Processing — Energy Use in Germany

Name: Food Processing — Energy Use in Germany
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Germany: Food Processing — Energy Use was 11,080 TJ in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

11,080 TJ

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

11th

of 56 countries

All-time high

42,536 TJ

in 1991

All-time low

8,971 TJ

in 2020

Years of data

1991–2023

Food Processing — Energy Use in Germany, 1991–2023

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in TJ.

Analysis

Germany recorded 11,080 TJ for food processing — energy use in 2023.

The figure is up 4.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, food processing — energy use in Germany peaked at 42,536 TJ in 1991 and was at its lowest, 8,971 TJ, in 2020.

Germany ranks 11th of 56 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1990s	21,429 TJ	13,101 TJ	42,536 TJ	9
2000s	11,974 TJ	10,261 TJ	14,900 TJ	10
2010s	11,003 TJ	9,445 TJ	12,484 TJ	10
2020s	10,088 TJ	8,971 TJ	11,080 TJ	4

Countries ranked near Germany

8 Zimbabwe 28,515 TJ compare
9 Australia and New Zealand 16,633 TJ compare
10 Australia 12,760 TJ compare
12 Russian Federation 10,858 TJ compare
13 France 5,950 TJ compare
14 New Zealand 3,873 TJ compare

See the full ranking of 86 places →

More climate change data for Germany

Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) — FAO TIER 1 43,971 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) — FAO 9,073 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) — FAO 34,898 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (N2O) — FAO TIER 1 34.24 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CH4) — FAO TIER 1 1,246 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) — FAO TIER 1 12,350 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) — FAO TIER 1 12,227 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) — FAO TIER 1 122.64 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (N2O) — FAO TIER 1 46.14 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CH4) — FAO TIER 1 4.38 kt (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is food processing — energy use in Germany?: Food processing — energy use in Germany was 11,080 TJ in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest food processing — energy use recorded in Germany?: The highest recorded value was 42,536 TJ in 1991.
What is the lowest food processing — energy use recorded in Germany?: The lowest recorded value was 8,971 TJ in 2020.
How does Germany rank for food processing — energy use?: Germany ranks 11th out of 56 countries with data for 2023.
Is food processing — energy use rising or falling in Germany?: Over the last ten years it is up 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Food Processing — Energy Use (Coal). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Food Processing — Energy Use (Coal)
Unit: TJ
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 86 places, 2,169 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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