In 2023, Germany led European wind power production, accounting for the largest share of gross electricity produced, followed by the UK, Spain, and France. Significant year-on-year growth was observed in countries like Norway at 34.98% and Ukraine at 42.33%. Other notable increases include the Netherlands and Serbia, with growth rates of 16.68% and 55.21%, respectively. However, Romania experienced a slight decrease of 0.065% in production. Over the past five years, these variations underscore a steady increase in wind power's role across Europe, albeit with differing intensities between countries.
Looking forward, continual investment in wind infrastructure, particularly in regions like Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, may shift the balance, enhancing their contributions to the European wind power landscape. Moreover, technological advancements and governmental green initiatives could spur further growth and reshuffle the current wind power hierarchy.
Top countries in Wind Power Gross Electricity Production Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 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 | 14.27 | 2023 | +4.87% | +6.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 12.51 | 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 | +3.85% | +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 |
