Latest reading: Industrial output expanded 8.9% in year-on-year terms in July (June: +7.2% yoy), marking the fastest growth rate since...
Industrial Production in Germany
The German economy recorded an average industrial production growth rate of -0.5% in the decade to 2024. In 2024, industrial production growth was -4.4%. For more industry information, visit our dedicated page.
Germany Industry Chart
Note: This chart displays Industrial Production (annual variation in %) for Germany from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Germany Industry Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production (ann. var. %) | -7.7 | 3.5 | -0.6 | -1.7 | -4.4 |
Industrial activity drops most in almost a year in June
Latest reading: Industrial output dropped 1.9% in calendar- and seasonally adjusted month-on-month terms June (May: -0.1% mom s.a.), marking the worst reading since July 2024 and undershooting market expectations. Looking at the details of the release, manufacturing production fell at a sharper pace in June. Moreover, the contraction in mining and quarrying output worsened, and energy supply growth lost momentum. On an annual basis, industrial production decreased 3.6% in June, which was significantly below May’s 0.2% fall. Meanwhile, annual average variation of industrial production was stable at May's 2.9% in June.
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