France and Germany lead in electricity consumption for commercial and public services in Europe, though both saw modest declines in 2023, at -2.43% and -2.65% respectively. The United Kingdom also experienced a slight decrease, while Italy and Spain followed closely with declines around -1% to -2.3%. The notable exception was Poland, exhibiting a 1.72% increase in usage. Emerging economies like Ukraine and Ireland showed notable growth of 2.97% and 3.11%, respectively. Iceland showed the most significant leap of 10.95%, reflecting its growing industrial demands.
Looking forward, the focus for European countries will likely be on balancing energy demands with sustainability goals. Future trends to watch include increased energy efficiency measures, the adoption of renewable energy sources, and policy changes affecting energy consumption, all of which may alter electricity consumption patterns across the continent.
Top countries in Commercial and Public Services Final Consumption of Electricity by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 10,680 | 2023 | -2.18% | -2.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 10,040 | 2023 | -2.18% | -2.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 7,710 | 2023 | -0.32% | -0.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 7,650 | 2023 | +2.32% | -1.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 5,710 | 2023 | -1.57% | -2.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 4,630 | 2023 | +1.76% | +1.72% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3,080 | 2023 | -0.17% | -0.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 2,570 | 2023 | +0.42% | +1.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 2,250 | 2023 | +0.49% | -0.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ukraine | 2,000 | 2023 | +2.01% | +2.97% | View data |
