Germany leads Europe in renewable energy consumption with a 14.3 terajoule share, followed by comparable figures in France and Italy. The United Kingdom and Poland emerge as middle-ranking contributors. Noteworthy growth includes Slovakia's remarkable 18.08% increase, despite smaller base figures, while Latvia and Moldova experienced declines. Over five years, consistent annual increases are projected, emphasizing Western European growth especially where policy favorability persists.
Future trends to monitor include investment and policy shifts toward expanding renewables in Eastern Europe, technological advancements enhancing grid efficiency, and the impact of geopolitical factors on energy independence strategies across Europe. These factors could substantially alter the ranking and consumption patterns observed.
Top countries in Availability for Final Consumption of Renewables and Biofuels Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 14.3 | 2023 | +2.34% | +2.64% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 12.11 | 2023 | +1.92% | +2.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 9.05 | 2023 | +2.16% | +1.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 7.26 | 2023 | +2.53% | +0.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 7.25 | 2023 | +2.46% | +3.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 5.53 | 2023 | +3.99% | +4.89% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 5.42 | 2023 | +1.52% | +1.51% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 5.24 | 2023 | +1.68% | +1.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 3.49 | 2023 | +1.24% | +2.15% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 3.11 | 2023 | +1.94% | +2.37% | View data |
