Capacity Utilization in Germany decreased to 77.90 percent in the third quarter of 2026 from 78.20 percent in the second quarter of 2026. Capacity Utilization in Germany averaged 83.21 percent from 1980 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 90.00 percent in the fourth quarter of 1990 and a record low of 69.70 percent in the second quarter of 2020. source: European Commission



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Ifo Business Climate 88.80 86.70 points Aug 2026
Capacity Utilization 77.90 78.20 percent Sep 2026
Ifo Current Conditions 88.50 86.50 points Aug 2026
Ifo Expectations 89.10 86.80 points Aug 2026


Germany Capacity Utilization
Capacity utilization in manufacturing measures the percentage of available production capacity that is actually being used over a given period. It indicates how efficiently manufacturers are using their resources and is a key gauge of economic activity, potential inflationary pressures, and slack in the industrial sector. A higher rate suggests strong demand and efficient use of resources, while a lower rate may indicate underutilization or weak demand.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
77.90 78.20 90.00 69.70 1980 - 2026 percent Quarterly
Seasonally Adjusted