In 2023, Germany led Europe's electricity production with a share of 16.62%, followed by France at 13.73%, and the UK at 8.79%. Over the past year, notable changes include a 3.45% decrease in France and a 1.6% decrease in Germany. Conversely, Belgium and Ireland saw increases of 5.33% and 2.08%, respectively. The average annual growth (CAGR) over the past five years reveals that Germany's production slightly declined, while smaller countries like Malta and Liechtenstein saw growth spurts.
For future trends, watch for shifts towards renewable energy sources, which may alter country shares, especially with increasing EU regulations promoting sustainability and the transition to greener grids.
Top countries in Gross Electricity Production of Electricity Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 16.62 | 2023 | +0.24% | -1.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 13.73 | 2023 | +2.71% | -3.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 8.79 | 2023 | -0.97% | -1.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 8.36 | 2023 | +2.06% | +1.62% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 8.03 | 2023 | -0.16% | -0.28% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 4.89 | 2023 | -2.41% | +0.46% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 4.77 | 2023 | -2.03% | +0.76% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 4.34 | 2023 | +5.1% | +0.96% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ukraine | 4.08 | 2023 | -1.6% | -1.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 3.46 | 2023 | +1.15% | +1.49% | View data |
