In 2023, Germany led the European construction sector in renewable energy and biofuels consumption, followed by France and Sweden. Germany and the Netherlands exhibited substantial increases of over 8%, while Romania (19.16%) and Ukraine (23.82%) saw the most significant growth rates. Conversely, the Czech Republic and Slovenia experienced declines. Finland and Norway showed no variation, while Bulgaria faced a sharp decline. The notable increase in Portugal (10.82%) and steady growth in Italy (7.32%) highlight the variability across the European nations.
Future trends to monitor include the continuing transition to greener technologies in Germany and increasing investments in biofuels across Eastern Europe. Variability in renewable energy policies and economic factors may influence these trends, especially considering geopolitical tensions and policy shifts towards sustainability across the continent.
Top countries in Construction Sector Final Consumption of Renewables and Biofuels Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.73 | 2023 | +4.87% | +8.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 18.62 | 2023 | +4.64% | +3.51% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 18.45 | 2023 | +4.24% | +2.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 14.41 | 2023 | +14.15% | +9.2% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8.96 | 2023 | +23.17% | +2.54% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 5.42 | 2023 | +2.34% | +2.46% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 3.49 | 2023 | +2.57% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 1.73 | 2023 | +2.81% | +10.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 1.43 | 2023 | +10.83% | +3.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 1.27 | 2023 | +0.14% | View data |
