Germany leads in fossil energy electricity production in Europe with a significant share, despite a recent 4.78% decline. Italy and Poland follow, showing slight decreases. Noteworthy increases are seen in Spain (1.02%), France (1.52%), and Austria (2.0%), while the UK exhibits a notable decrease of 6.23%. Lithuania shows the highest increase at 15.47%, while Denmark, Finland, and Estonia experience major declines of 17.86%, 7.94%, and 13.83% respectively.
Looking ahead, the European transition toward renewable energy is likely to continue impacting fossil energy shares. Countries with substantial declines or increases demonstrate varying adaptations to renewable resources. Monitoring policy shifts and technological developments in energy efficiency will be essential.
Top countries in Fossil Energy Gross Electricity Production Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.19 | 2023 | -2.79% | -4.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 12.78 | 2023 | -1.16% | -0.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 11.12 | 2023 | +0.51% | -0.49% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 9.1 | 2023 | +7.32% | +1.02% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 8.65 | 2023 | -6.68% | -6.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 5.76 | 2023 | -1.47% | -3.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 4.09 | 2023 | +1.83% | +1.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 3.55 | 2023 | +3.09% | -0.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ukraine | 3.44 | 2023 | -6.76% | -5.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 2.36 | 2023 | -3% | -3.78% | View data |
