In 2023, Germany led European countries in gross electricity production from renewables and biofuels, with significant contributions also from Norway and the United Kingdom. Notably, Poland and the Netherlands experienced substantial year-on-year growth rates of 9.63% and 24.3%, respectively, while significant increases were noted in Ireland at 7.51% and Hungary at 19.19%. Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina saw slight declines. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years highlights the shifting dynamics towards increased renewable energy adoption across most nations.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in renewable energy, policy shifts towards sustainable energy resources, and increased investment in clean energy infrastructure, which are likely to further bolster growth in renewable electricity production across Europe.
Top countries in Gross Electricity Production of Renewables and Biofuels Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 16.87 | 2023 | +1.04% | +2.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Norway | 9.95 | 2023 | +1.15% | +1.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 9.53 | 2023 | +4.38% | +5.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 8.88 | 2023 | +2.9% | +2.66% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8.42 | 2023 | +2.23% | +3.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 7.96 | 2023 | +1.34% | +0.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 7.34 | 2023 | +2.48% | +4.24% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 3.73 | 2023 | +1.02% | +1.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 3.67 | 2023 | +16.07% | +24.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 2.54 | 2023 | +3.63% | +3.82% | View data |
