According to the latest data from Eurostat, Luxembourg is among the bottom three European Union countries for renewable electricity consumption in 2025, despite a general increase in renewable energy usage across the bloc. The data reveals that renewable sources made up 20.2% of Luxembourg’s gross final energy consumption, placing the nation among the lower performers in the EU. In terms of electricity specifically, only 23.3% of Luxembourg’s gross electricity consumption was derived from renewable sources, putting it just ahead of Czechia and Malta.
The broader picture across the EU shows that renewable energy accounted for 26.2% of the bloc’s gross final energy consumption in 2025. This is a significant increase from 9.6% back in 2004, showcasing the EU’s commitment to renewable energy. The European Union has set an ambitious target to ramp up this share to 42.5% by the year 2030.
Some EU nations have made remarkable progress in embracing renewable energy. Sweden leads the way with a substantial 65.4% of its total energy consumption coming from renewable sources. Following Sweden, Finland and Denmark have also shown strong performances in renewable energy adoption. When it comes to renewable electricity consumption, Austria takes the top spot, with over 90% of its electricity generated from renewable sources.
The disparity in renewable energy consumption among EU countries highlights the challenges and opportunities within the bloc as it strives to meet its environmental goals. While Luxembourg lags behind in the transition to renewable energy, the overall trend in the EU remains positive, driven by the strong performances of countries like Sweden and Austria. As the EU pushes towards its 2030 target, the focus will likely intensify on supporting lower-performing nations to bolster their renewable energy contributions.