EU renewable energy share nearly triples in 20 years, Czechia lags behind

The share of renewable energy sources (RES) in gross final energy consumption in the EU nearly tripled between 2004 and 2024, reaching 25.2% in 2024. In electricity, the EU is already approaching the 50% mark, while in transport it remains around 10%. This follows from data published by the EU statistical office Eurostat.

The share of RES in gross final energy consumption rose by 0.7 percentage points (p.p.) year-on-year in 2024 to 25.2%. Sweden traditionally recorded the highest share, at 62.8% (down 3.6 p.p. year-on-year). Belgium, by contrast, had the lowest share, at 14.3% (down 0.3 p.p. year-on-year). The Czech Republic had a 19.2% share of RES in gross final consumption in 2024, traditionally placing it among countries with lower shares.

"The use of renewable energy sources has many potential benefits, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, diversifying energy supplies and reducing dependence on fossil fuel markets (particularly oil and gas). The growth of renewables can also stimulate employment in the EU by creating jobs in new ‘green’ technologies, which are one of the pillars of the Energy Union and the Clean Industrial Deal," Eurostat said.