Share of Renewable Energy in the European Union Surpasses 25 Percent
Eurostat data reveals steady growth in renewables, with Sweden leading and notable differences among EU members
In 2024, the European Union sourced 25.2 percent of its total energy consumption from renewable resources, according to the latest figures published by Eurostat. This marks a 0.7 percentage point increase compared to 2023, signaling a continued shift toward cleaner energy across the bloc.
While the overall share of renewables in the EU keeps rising, there are significant differences among member states. Sweden stands out at the top of the list, with 62.8 percent of its energy coming from renewable sources—primarily solid biomass, hydropower, and wind energy. Finland follows with a 52.1 percent share, benefiting especially from solid biomass, wind, and hydro energy production, while Denmark ranks third with 46.8 percent, bolstered by solid biomass, wind, and biogas.
At the other end of the spectrum, Belgium shows the lowest rate of renewable energy use at 14.3 percent, followed by Luxembourg at 14.7 percent and Ireland at 16.1 percent. Experts highlight that the growing reliance on renewables supports the EU’s climate goals and energy security, and they note that the wide variation between countries is closely linked to national energy policies and the diversity of available natural resources.
