Germany vs Poland: Heating Degree Days
Germany
5,136
in 2024
Poland
5,283
in 2024
Germany rank
35th
Poland rank
32nd
Heating Degree Days over time
- Germany
- Poland
How they compare
Poland currently reports 5,283 against 5,136 in Germany, a difference of 147.
Across all 65 years both countries report, Poland has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 35th and Poland ranks 32nd of 188 countries.
Poland has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Poland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,676 | 7,217 | 541.09 | Poland |
| 1970s | 6,585 | 7,075 | 489.2 | Poland |
| 1980s | 6,657 | 7,074 | 416.78 | Poland |
| 1990s | 6,344 | 6,799 | 455.24 | Poland |
| 2000s | 5,990 | 6,455 | 464.87 | Poland |
| 2010s | 5,898 | 6,317 | 419.45 | Poland |
| 2020s | 5,451 | 5,881 | 430.55 | Poland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher heating degree days, Germany or Poland?
- Poland, at 5,283 against 5,136 in Germany as of 2024.
- What is the difference in heating degree days between Germany and Poland?
- 147, with Poland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Poland?
- 65 years are reported by both, from 1960 to 2024.
- How do Germany and Poland rank globally for heating degree days?
- Germany ranks 35th and Poland ranks 32nd of 188 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank, Climate Change Knowledge Portal. https://climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org, published as Heating Degree Days. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
A heating degree day (HDD) is a measurement designed to track energy use. It is the number of degrees that a day's average temperature is below 18°C (65°F). Daily degree days are accumulated to obtain annual values.