In 2023, Germany led European electricity consumption in rail transport, followed by France and Ukraine. Noteworthy changes include a moderate rise in the United Kingdom and a significant uptick in Romania and Bulgaria. Conversely, Slovakia and Bosnia and Herzegovina saw substantial decreases. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years has been relatively stable across most of the top-consuming countries, indicating mature usage patterns.
Future trends to watch include the impact of green transition policies on electrification, technological advancements in rail efficiency, and geopolitical factors affecting electricity consumption, particularly in Eastern European countries like Ukraine.
Top countries in Electricity Final Consumption in Rail Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 40,640 | 2023 | -0.53% | -0.98% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 29,960 | 2023 | +2.5% | -0.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ukraine | 21,020 | 2023 | +5.71% | +1.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 20,250 | 2023 | +4.05% | -0.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 19,240 | 2023 | +1.58% | +2.42% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 13,020 | 2023 | +4.56% | -0.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 11,250 | 2023 | -1.33% | -0.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 8,880 | 2023 | -0.39% | -0.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 6,730 | 2023 | -0.022% | -1.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 6,640 | 2023 | +3.01% | +0.76% | View data |
