Top 20 European countries producing the highest percentage of renewable energy

Valerie Charoux
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Renewable Energy News Europe – Here is the ranking of the Top 20 European countries producing the highest percentage of renewable energy, according to a report by Eurostat dated December 16^th, 2025:

1 – What is the EU average percentage production of renewable energy in 2024?

The EU average percentage production of renewable energy in 2024 is 25.230%. There are 17 countries that have a percentage production of renewable energy that is above the EU average in 2024.

2 – Here are the Top 20 European countries producing the highest percentage of renewable energy:

1 – Iceland

Iceland ranks No. 1 country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 79.332% in 2024.

2 - Norway

Norway ranks 2nd country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 77.932% in 2024.

3 – Sweden

Sweden ranks 3^rd country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 62.846% in 2024.

4 – Finland

Finland ranks 4^th country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 52.124% in 2024.

5 – Denmark

Denmark ranks 5^th country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 46.759% in 2024.

6 – Latvia

Latvia ranks 6^th country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 45.535% in 2024.

7 – Albania

Albania ranks 7^th country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 43.111% in 2024.

8 – Austria

Austria ranks 8^th country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 42.951% in 2024.

9 – Montenegro

Montenegro ranks 9^th country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 40.822% in 2024.

10 – Estonia

Estonia ranks 10^th country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 38.015% in 2024.

11 – Portugal

Portugal ranks 11^th country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 36.319% in 2024.

12 – Lithuania

Lithuania ranks 12^th country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 35.408% in 2024.

13 – Croatia

Croatia ranks 13^th country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 26.708% in 2024.

14 – Serbia

Serbia ranks 14^th country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 25.816% in 2024.

15 – Spain

Spain ranks 15^th country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 25.423% in 2024.

16 – Romania

Romania ranks 16^th country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 25.378% in 2024.

17 – Greece

Greece ranks 17^th country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 25.364% in 2024.

18 – Slovenia

Slovenia ranks 18^th country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 24.635% in 2024.

This is below the EU average percentage production of renewable energy that is 25.230% in 2024.

19 – France

France ranks 19^th country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 23.229% in 2024.

20 – Bulgaria

Bulgaria ranks 20^th country in Europe that produces the highest percentage of renewable energy, that reached 23.210% in 2024.