In 2023, Norway led European hydro power gross inland consumption with 143.17 TWh, showing a modest increase of 0.6% year-on-year. Sweden and France followed, consuming 66.44 TWh and 60.93 TWh respectively, with Sweden observing a 1.33% rise and France a 1.32% decline. Notable declines were seen in Ukraine (-9.53%), Albania (-3.62%), and Croatia (-3.48%), whereas countries like Slovakia (3.83%), Estonia (11.19%), and the Czech Republic (6.7%) exhibited significant growth.
Future trends to watch include a sustained focus on renewable energy transitions, potential policy shifts towards sustainability, and the impact of climate change. Market stability could be influenced by technological advancements and investments in hydro infrastructure across Europe.
Top countries in Hydro Power Gross Inland Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 143,170 | 2023 | +0.79% | +0.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 66,440 | 2023 | -0.072% | +1.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 60,930 | 2023 | +0.44% | -1.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 47,750 | 2023 | +0.99% | -0.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 40,510 | 2023 | +0.46% | +1.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 29,390 | 2023 | -0.47% | -3.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 18,900 | 2023 | -0.77% | +1.33% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 16,290 | 2023 | +0.14% | -1.61% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 14,640 | 2023 | +0.36% | +1.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 14,350 | 2023 | +1.95% | +0.77% | View data |
