In 2023, Germany led European countries in renewable and biofuel consumption in rail transport with a significant share and a 20.8% year-on-year increase. France and Czech Republic followed with moderate growth, while Lithuania saw a notable rise of 16.11%. Latvia and Romania experienced declines, with Romania's consumption sharply dropping by 7.38% and Greece by 67.83%. Most countries exhibited stable or slightly increasing trends over the past five years, with consistent use in Finland and Norway.
Future trends to watch include Germany’s continued dominance potentially driving renewable innovations. Expect emerging rail technologies and increased regulatory frameworks to enhance renewables' role and favor biofuel development as cleaner transportation becomes a European priority.
Top countries in Renewables and Biofuels Final Consumption in Rail Transport Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 57.35 | 2023 | +11.95% | +20.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 15.31 | 2023 | +5.66% | +1.05% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 9.8 | 2023 | +2.25% | +0.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 7.05 | 2023 | +2.76% | +16.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 3.91 | 2023 | +2.51% | +3.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 2.99 | 2023 | +6.38% | +3.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 2.84 | 2023 | +8.16% | -3.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Luxembourg | 0.46 | 2023 | +7.8% | +10.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 0.17 | 2023 | +4.23% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 0.057 | 2023 | +4.26% | View data |
