In 2023, Germany led with 11.36 TWh, followed by France (8.19 TWh) and Ukraine (5.84 TWh). Significant year-on-year variations include the UK (+2.42%), Denmark (+2.8%), and Bulgaria (+5.82%), while Slovakia saw a notable decline (-5.48%). Minimal growth or decline was observed in countries like Spain (-0.15%) and Italy (-0.27%). The Netherlands and Greece displayed slight positive changes.
Future trends to watch include the increasing adoption of green technologies, potential policy changes favoring electrified rail, and the integration of renewable energy sources. These may significantly impact electricity consumption patterns across European countries.
Top countries in Electricity Final Consumption in Rail Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 11,360 | 2023 | -0.53% | -0.86% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 8,190 | 2023 | +1.89% | -0.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ukraine | 5,840 | 2023 | +5.71% | +1.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 5,620 | 2023 | +4.05% | -0.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 5,350 | 2023 | +1.58% | +2.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 3,620 | 2023 | +4.6% | -0.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 3,130 | 2023 | -1.33% | -0.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 2,460 | 2023 | -0.4% | -0.85% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 1,850 | 2023 | -1.15% | -2.03% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 1,820 | 2023 | +2.14% | +0.42% | View data |