The European electric power sector shows significant variation in the number of enterprises by country. In 2023, Germany led with 87.8k enterprises, followed by France with 36.27k, and Spain with 15.4k. Eastern Europe saw mixed trends, with Hungary exhibiting substantial growth at 19.43%, while Slovenia experienced a slight decline of 1.0%. Estonia's impressive 34.57% increase stands out. Conversely, some Scandinavian and Balkan countries, like Latvia and Croatia, faced minor downturns. Overall, the sector's expansion is evident despite regional fluctuations.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in energy generation, the impact of energy policies on enterprise growth, and increased integration of renewable energy sources across Europe, which could drive further enterprise expansions or contractions varying by market dynamics and regulatory environments.
Top countries in Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Number of Enterprises by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 87,800 | 2023 | +11.54% | +6.9% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 36,270 | 2023 | +6.89% | +6.42% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 15,400 | 2023 | +0.86% | +0.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 12,360 | 2023 | +2.13% | +1.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 10,930 | 2023 | +6.22% | +10.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 9,030 | 2023 | +0.88% | +1.84% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 7,000 | 2023 | +4.54% | +5.41% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 5,720 | 2023 | +5.49% | +5.86% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 4,000 | 2023 | +4.9% | +7.05% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 3,140 | 2023 | +12.51% | +17.73% | View data |