In 2023, France led European water abstraction for hydroelectricity with 776.13 billion cubic meters, a 2.26% increase. Serbia experienced a decline of 0.74% to 167.34 billion, while Slovenia and Croatia showed modest growth at 1.16% and 1.24%, reaching 97.57 and 53.84 billion respectively. Bulgaria decreased significantly by 6.63% to 18.49 billion. Lithuania saw the strongest growth of 7.06%, reaching 3.1 billion, whereas Spain declined sharply by 9.99% to 3.07 billion.
Future trends to watch include France's dominant contribution, potential rebounds in Bulgaria and Spain, and Lithuania’s ongoing growth. Monitoring policy shifts affecting water resource management and renewable energy will be crucial.
Top countries in Water Abstraction for Hydroelectricity Generation by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Million Cubic Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 776,130 | 2023 | +1.68% | +2.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Serbia | 167,340 | 2023 | -0.51% | -0.74% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovenia | 97,570 | 2023 | +0.81% | +1.16% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Croatia | 53,840 | 2023 | +1.47% | +1.24% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 18,490 | 2023 | +1.64% | -6.63% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 3,100 | 2023 | +3.26% | +7.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 3,070 | 2023 | -7.75% | -9.99% | View data |
