The 2023 data shows that Spain leads with the highest diesel oil share in electricity production in Europe, followed by Cyprus and France. Significant year-on-year variations include notable increases in Malta, Bulgaria, and Serbia, while countries like Ukraine and Finland faced declines. Over the last five years, Poland, Netherlands, and Malta showed strong compound annual growth rates in diesel usage, indicating a growing reliance on diesel oil for electricity in these nations, in contrast to a broad trend of decline or stagnation in other countries.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in renewable energy sources potentially displacing diesel oil usage. The EU's climate policies may further influence this shift, emphasizing sustainability and carbon footprint reduction, which could lead to decreased reliance on diesel for electricity production across Europe.
Top countries in Gross Electricity Production from Diesel Oil Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 43.24 | 2023 | +2.35% | +6.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Cyprus | 15.62 | 2023 | +4.58% | +8.95% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 14.83 | 2023 | +2.38% | +5.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 8.43 | 2023 | +5.74% | -0.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 4.82 | 2023 | +0.0088% | -2.62% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 3.42 | 2023 | +1.21% | +3.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 3.26 | 2023 | +2.17% | -0.02% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 1.8 | 2023 | +15.24% | +13.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 0.73 | 2023 | +16.02% | +17.92% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 0.67 | 2023 | +9.86% | -1.2% | View data |
