In 2023, Norway leads European hydro power production with 12.33 Mtoe, showing a modest 0.53% increase from 2022. Sweden and France follow with 5.76 Mtoe and 5.54 Mtoe respectively, with Sweden experiencing a notable 1.46% rise, while France's production declined by 1.78%. Italy and Austria have shown contrasting trends, with a slight 0.93% drop in Italy and a 1.37% increase in Austria. In the lower production band, Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Poland exhibited strong growth with 3.57%, 4.52% and 4.62% increases, respectively.
Several countries in Southern and Eastern Europe saw declines, with Spain (-2.27%), Ukraine (-6.8%), Albania (-3.61%), and Croatia (-3.26%) indicating negative year-on-year variations.
Future trends to watch include the role of climate change and its impact on water availability for hydro power, as well as the potential for technological advancements in hydroelectric systems. Policy changes at the EU level can also significantly influence hydro power production trends. Lastly, investment patterns in renewable energy infrastructure will be key to assessing future growth in this sector.
Top countries in Hydro Power Gross Electricity Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 12,330 | 2023 | +0.75% | +0.53% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 5,760 | 2023 | -0.074% | +1.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 5,540 | 2023 | -0.051% | -1.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 4,140 | 2023 | +0.12% | -0.93% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 3,810 | 2023 | +0.41% | +1.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 2,820 | 2023 | -0.49% | -2.27% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 2,120 | 2023 | -0.76% | +0.65% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 1,440 | 2023 | +0.2% | -1.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 1,270 | 2023 | +0.38% | +2.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 1,240 | 2023 | +2.02% | +0.8% | View data |