Key Market Indicators
Austrian hydro power consumption is projected to reach approximately 149,000 terajoules by 2028, up from around 146,000 terajoules in 2023, according to recent data. This marks a modest annual growth rate of 0.4%. Since 1995, Austria has seen a steady increase in hydro power demand, growing at an average of 1.5% per year. In 2023, the country ranked fifth in hydro power consumption, with Italy slightly ahead at a similar figure of 146,000 terajoules. Sweden, France, and Italy held the second, third, and fourth positions respectively, in the same ranking. On the supply side, Austrian hydro power generation is also expected to reach around 149,000 terajoules by 2028, growing at the same annual rate of 0.4%. Since 1995, Austria's hydro power supply has increased by 1.5% annually. In 2023, Austria was the fifth largest hydro power generator, with Italy leading just ahead with about 146,000 terajoules. Sweden, France, and Italy also secured the second, third, and fourth spots respectively in the generation ranking.