In 2023, Germany leads in European renewable energy consumption, followed by France and Italy. Notable growth was seen in the Netherlands and Belgium with increases of 6.18% and 5.61% respectively. Strong performances were also observed in Czech Republic and Serbia. Contrarily, Latvia and Iceland experienced declines in their renewable consumption. Over the last five years, consistent growth trends have been observed across Europe, with robust investments supporting this upward trajectory.
Future trends to watch include increasing production capacities through advancements in solar and wind technologies, and policy shifts towards sustainability, which are likely to foster further growth in renewable energy consumption across European countries.
Top countries in Renewables and Biofuels Available for Final Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 218,130 | 2023 | +2.34% | +2.64% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 184,670 | 2023 | +1.92% | +2.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 138,090 | 2023 | +2.16% | +1.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 110,690 | 2023 | +2.53% | +0.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 110,520 | 2023 | +2.46% | +3.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 84,280 | 2023 | +3.99% | +4.89% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 82,630 | 2023 | +1.52% | +1.51% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 79,920 | 2023 | +1.68% | +1.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 53,080 | 2023 | +1.24% | +2.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 47,380 | 2023 | +1.94% | +2.37% | View data |
