The European wind power landscape in 2023 revealed Germany leading with the highest electricity production share, followed by the United Kingdom and Spain. Notable growth was observed in Norway, Ukraine, and Serbia with remarkable year-on-year increases, indicating dynamic expansion in these countries. Sweden and the Netherlands also exhibited significant growth. Conversely, Slovakia and Slovenia faced minor declines. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) suggests different speeds of adoption and scaling across Europe, with some nations like Kosovo and Moldova surging ahead.
Future trends to watch include continued expansion in emerging markets like Ukraine and Serbia, and increased integration of wind energy in traditionally fossil-fuel dependent countries. Technological advancements and policy support could accelerate shifts towards higher renewable contributions across all of Europe, with an eye on economic, technical, and environmental factors influencing wind power expansion.
Top countries in Wind Power Gross Electricity Production Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23.64 | 2023 | +3.91% | +3.09% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 14.28 | 2023 | +4.87% | +6.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 12.52 | 2023 | +4.41% | +5.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 7.58 | 2023 | +5.33% | +7.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 6.01 | 2023 | +8.44% | +14.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 4.21 | 2023 | +12.63% | +16.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 4.02 | 2023 | +3.05% | +4.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.26 | 2023 | +2.94% | +6.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 3.22 | 2023 | +3.23% | +4.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 3.22 | 2023 | +18.46% | +35.05% | View data |
