In 2023, Italy and Iceland led Europe's geothermal power consumption, although Italy faced a slight decline of 5.4%, and Iceland saw a significant drop of 43%. Germany and the Netherlands emerged with notable increases, growing by 8.67% and 14.98%, respectively. Countries like France and Croatia also experienced positive trends, with France at a 3.02% increase and Croatia surging by 41.89%. Central and Eastern European countries such as Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria showed modest growth, whereas Serbia and Slovakia faced declines.
Future trends to watch include potential geothermal expansion in Central and Eastern Europe, focusing on technological advancements and increased investment in geothermal capacity. Continued efforts in environmental policies might drive more countries to explore geothermal as a sustainable energy source.
Top countries in Geothermal Power Gross Inland Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 226,310 | 2023 | +1.43% | -0.054% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Iceland | 172,890 | 2023 | +1.51% | -0.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 21,150 | 2023 | +3.7% | +3.02% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 19,150 | 2023 | +6.91% | +8.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 8,330 | 2023 | +2.79% | -1.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 7,500 | 2023 | +8.4% | +14.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 6,900 | 2023 | +2.62% | +2.82% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 2,300 | 2023 | +3.67% | +41.89% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 1,800 | 2023 | +14.17% | +1.8% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1,630 | 2023 | +2.83% | +0.049% | View data |
