By 2024, Germany led Europe's wind power production, accounting for 23.64% of the total gigawatthours, followed by the UK and Spain with 14.28% and 12.52%, respectively. Significant growth in wind power production was seen in the Netherlands, Norway, and Serbia over recent years. Eastern European countries like Ukraine and Moldova also experienced substantial growth, benefiting from renewed investment and wind energy infrastructure advancements. However, Romania noted a slight decline.
Future trends to watch include continued investment in offshore wind projects, particularly in the UK and the Netherlands, and the expansion of wind energy capacity in emerging markets within Eastern Europe. Sustainability goals and technological advancements are expected to drive further growth and diversification across the continent.
Top countries in Wind Power Production Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23.64 | 2023 | +3.91% | +3.09% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 14.28 | 2023 | +4.87% | +6.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 12.52 | 2023 | +4.41% | +5.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 7.58 | 2023 | +5.33% | +7.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 6.01 | 2023 | +8.46% | +14.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 4.21 | 2023 | +12.63% | +16.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 4.06 | 2023 | +3.46% | +4.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.26 | 2023 | +3.83% | +6.63% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 3.22 | 2023 | +3.2% | +4.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 3.21 | 2023 | +18.3% | +34.98% | View data |
