In 2025, Luxembourg found itself among the least performing European Union countries in terms of renewable electricity consumption, according to recent Eurostat data. Despite the EU’s overall growth in renewable energy use, Luxembourg’s renewable sources contributed to only 20.2% of its gross final energy consumption. Specifically, the country’s gross electricity consumption from renewable sources was 23.3%, ranking just above Czechia and Malta.
The European Union as a whole showed progress in its renewable energy efforts, with renewable sources making up 26.2% of the gross final energy consumption in 2025. This marks a significant increase from the 9.6% recorded in 2004. The EU has set an ambitious target to further boost this share to 42.5% by 2030, underscoring its commitment to sustainable energy practices.
Leading the EU in renewable energy consumption was Sweden, where 65.4% of its overall energy consumption derived from renewable sources. Finland and Denmark followed closely in the rankings. In terms of electricity specifically, Austria stood out by generating over 90% of its electricity from renewable sources, setting a high standard for other EU nations to aspire to.
Luxembourg’s position among the lower tier of EU countries in renewable electricity consumption highlights the challenges it faces in enhancing its sustainable energy initiatives. The data underscores the broader regional efforts to transition towards greener energy, while also illustrating the varying degrees of success among member states.