Energy Facts
Electricity Mix in Morocco and Germany
The share of electricity generated by different technologies reflect the proportion of renewable electricity generation within an energy system and the extent to which the system relies on fossil fuels.
In 2023, Morocco produced about 43 TWh of electricity, with roughly two-thirds from coal and 20% from renewables. The remainder came from other fossil fuels. Meanwhile, Germany generated around 512 TWh in 2023, with 42% from fossil fuels (mainly coal and natural gas) and 54% from renewables.
*Nuclear energy no longer contributes to meeting Germany's energy needs, apart from negligible electricity imports. The last German nuclear power plant was decommissioned in April 2024.
CO2 Emissions
The key figure "CO2 emissions per capita" shows how much CO2 is emitted per inhabitant within a country. Generally, per capita emissions rise with increasing GDP.
In Germany, CO2 emissions per capita were about 7.3 tons (in 2022), roughly four times higher than Morocco’s 1.8 tons per capita.
Electricity Consumption
In 2023, Germany’s electricity demand was about 13 times higher than Morocco’s. While Germany’s consumption has slightly declined over the past decade, Morocco’s has quadrupled in the last 30 years.
Electricity use rises with greater electrification - connecting more people and businesses, especially in rural areas - and shifts from fuel to electricity, such as through electric vehicles. This growth is balanced by improvements in energy efficiency, like energy-saving lighting and less energy-intensive equipment.
Primary Energy Demand
The Primary energy demand (PED) reflects a country’s total energy needs across all sectors (electricity, industry, transport, households).
Germany’s PED in 2023 (10.000 petajoules) was about 11 times higher than Morocco’s (942 petajoules). Renewables cover roughly 20% of Germany’s primary energy demand, compared to around 10% in Morocco. This lower share of both countries, compared to the renewables share in the electricity mix, is mainly because sectors beyond electricity - such as transport, households, and industry - still rely heavily on fossil fuels. Both countries must make significant efforts to decarbonize these sectors to reach climate neutrality.
*Except for negligible electricity imports, nuclear energy no longer contributes to meeting Germany's energy needs. The last German nuclear power plant was decommissioned in April 2024.