Germany leads European fossil energy gross electricity production, despite a 4.78% decline in 2023. Italy and Poland follow, with slight declines under 1%. Spain and France buck the trend with growth of 1.02% and 1.52%, respectively. The UK and Ukraine's production decreased significantly, 6.23% and 5.98%. Austria maintained positive momentum, witnessing a 2% rise. Significant reductions occurred in Denmark (-17.86%) and Estonia (-13.83%).
Future trends to watch include the impact of increased adoption of renewable energy sources and governmental policies targeting a reduction in fossil fuel dependency. This could lead to further declines in fossil energy production across many European nations, accelerating transitions to cleaner energy alternatives.
Top countries in Fossil Energy Gross Electricity Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 261,930 | 2023 | -2.79% | -4.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 165,780 | 2023 | -1.16% | -0.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 144,260 | 2023 | +0.51% | -0.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 118,060 | 2023 | +7.32% | +1.02% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 112,200 | 2023 | -6.68% | -6.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 74,740 | 2023 | -1.47% | -3.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 53,080 | 2023 | +1.83% | +1.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 46,020 | 2023 | +3.09% | -0.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ukraine | 44,680 | 2023 | -6.76% | -5.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 30,600 | 2023 | -3% | -3.78% | View data |
