In 2023, Germany led the European renewables and biofuels consumption in rail transport with 31.88 Thousand Tonnes of Oil Equivalent, reflecting a significant increase of 20.8% compared to the previous year. France and the Czech Republic followed, although their growth was modest at 1.05% and 0.68% respectively. Lithuania experienced a substantial growth rate of 16.11%, experiencing a noteworthy boost. Conversely, Latvia saw a decline of -3.33%, with Greece exhibiting the largest drop at -67.49%. The remaining countries showed minimal growth or decline.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements that may improve efficiency in renewables use, coupled with policy changes that could further stimulate or hinder market growth. Monitoring these trends alongside initiatives to reduce carbon emissions will be critical in shaping consumption patterns in the rail transport sector in Europe.
Top countries in Renewables and Biofuels Final Consumption in Rail Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 31.88 | 2023 | +11.95% | +20.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 8.51 | 2023 | +5.66% | +1.05% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 5.49 | 2023 | +2.75% | +0.68% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 3.92 | 2023 | +2.75% | +16.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 2.17 | 2023 | +2.5% | +3.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 1.66 | 2023 | +6.41% | +3.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 1.58 | 2023 | +8.14% | -3.33% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Luxembourg | 0.26 | 2023 | +7.53% | +10.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 0.094 | 2023 | +4.44% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 0.032 | 2023 | +6.67% | View data |
