Among the European countries, primary energy consumption in 2023 was highest in Germany, at 11.4 exajoules. This was followed by France and Turkey. Primary energy is energy taken directly from natural resources such as crude oil, coal and wind. This means primary energy can be either non-renewable or renewable.
Fossil fuel consumption highest
In 2023, primary energy consumption in the European Union derived mostly from fossil fuels, with oil consumption amounting to around 22 exajoules. In comparison, the consumption of coal for primary energy has been in a steady decline, signaling a shift away from this energy source. The consumption of renewables has been increasing annually during this time period and amounted to nearly 10 exajoules.
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Energy Institute. (June 20, 2024). Primary energy consumption in Europe in 2023, by country (in exajoules) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 22, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/332520/primary-energy-consumption-in-selected-countries-in-europe/
Energy Institute. "Primary energy consumption in Europe in 2023, by country (in exajoules)." Chart. June 20, 2024. Statista. Accessed February 22, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/332520/primary-energy-consumption-in-selected-countries-in-europe/
Energy Institute. (2024). Primary energy consumption in Europe in 2023, by country (in exajoules). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: February 22, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/332520/primary-energy-consumption-in-selected-countries-in-europe/
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