… kB) Overview Environmental Indicators last update on 12.05.2025 At a glance In the 2024 representative survey, 15 % said they were actively involved in environmental … the single-digit percentages for active engagement from 2006 to 2016, the 15 % from 2024 represents a relatively large share in a long-term comparison. Environmental … The indicator shows that the positive trend of previous years has not continued: In 2024, 15 % of the representative sample said they were actively involved in …

… quality by 2015. 97.8 % of inland bathing waters had excellent water quality in 2024. With that the target has been missed only slightly. Considering only those … that were explicitly assessed, 99.6 % of the bathing waters met the requirements in 2024. About 91 % of inland waters and a good 88 % of coastal bathing waters had excellent water quality in 2024. Environmental importance Swimming in natural waters may be associated with …

… significantly since the end of the 2000s. It fell by about 27 % between 2008 and 2024. According to the Energy Efficiency Act of 2023, PEC is to be reduced by 39 % … with regard to the energy consumption of an economy. Assessing the development In 2024, Germany consumed approximately 29 % less primary energy than in 1990. In 2006, … Apart from that, the energy crisis 2022 led to significant energy-savings and for 2024 to the lowest energy consumption since 1990. The Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG) …

… Excel with data (46.24 kB) Overview Environmental Indicators last update on 27.11.2024 At a glance The five-year average of nitrogen surplus of the total balance per … not end up in the products, so nitrogen efficiency is still relatively low (BMEL 2024, Statistischer Monatsbericht, MBT-0111260-000 , in German only ). The need for … and the University of Gießen and are published annually by the BMEL ( (BMEL 2024, Statistischer Monatsbericht, MBT-0111260-000,   in German only ). Hints to the …

… in gross electricity consumption rose from 6.3 % to 54.1 % between 2000 and 2024. The German Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) stipulates that the share of … over the next few years, this goal is within reach. Environmental importance In 2024, electricity accounted for about one quarter of total final energy consumption … in gross electricity consumption rose from 6.3 % to 54.1 % between 2000 and 2024. The German Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) stipulates that the share of …

… Environmental Indicators last update on 23.01.2025 At a glance Between 1991 and 2024 the area of grassland in Germany decreased by around 12 %. The area of … hectares (m ha) of utilised agricultural land managed as permanent grassland. By 2024, the total area of permanent grassland had declined by 12 % to around 4.7 m ha. … indicator grassland high nature value farmland agrobiodiversity … Between 1991 and 2024 the area of grassland in Germany decreased by around 12 %. The area of …

… at the European level—to further reduce particulate matter pollution. In December 2024, the revised European Air Quality Directive entered into force. Under this … approach is described in detail in the scientific article by Kienzler et al. 2024  (in German, abstract in English). Detailed information on this topic can be … at the European level—to further reduce particulate matter pollution. In December 2024, the revised European Air Quality Directive entered into force. Under this …

… approach is described in more detail in the scientific article by Kienzler et al. 2024 (in German, abstract in English). Detailed information on this topic can be … approach is described in more detail in the scientific article by Kienzler et al. 2024 (in German, abstract in English). Detailed information on this topic can be …

… 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 energy … 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 energy …

… approach is described in more detail in the scientific article by Kienzler et al. 2024  (in German, abstract in English). Detailed information on this topic can be … approach is described in more detail in the scientific article by Kienzler et al. 2024  (in German, abstract in English). Detailed information on this topic can be …

… Excel with data (42.45 kB) Overview Environmental Indicators last update on 16.12.2024 At a glance In the sector of products with official eco-labels, 12.2% of …