In 2023, Norway led European hydropower production with 26.65 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent, maintaining its dominance despite a modest growth of 0.53% year-on-year. Other key contributors included Sweden and France, with values of 12.54 and 11.22 respectively. Sweden showed robust growth of 1.53%, while France contracted slightly by 1.59%.
Looking at the last five years, countries like the Czech Republic and Latvia experienced remarkable year-on-year increases of 5.79% and 2.94%, respectively. Conversely, Ukraine and Albania faced significant declines, each diminishing by over 3% annually.
Future trends to monitor include technological advancements in hydropower efficiency, energy demand fluctuations, and policy shifts aiming to boost renewable energy use. These factors could influence the regional distribution and overall growth of hydropower production in Europe.
Top countries in Hydro Power Production Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 26.65 | 2023 | +0.76% | +0.53% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 12.54 | 2023 | -0.043% | +1.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11.22 | 2023 | +0.057% | -1.59% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 8.73 | 2023 | +0.52% | -0.8% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 7.55 | 2023 | +0.26% | +1.33% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 5.54 | 2023 | -0.37% | -2.9% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 3.53 | 2023 | -0.76% | +1.31% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 3.05 | 2023 | +0.098% | -1.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 2.75 | 2023 | +0.38% | +2.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 2.66 | 2023 | +2.02% | +0.8% | View data |
