Luxembourg is among the European Union’s least effective countries in terms of renewable electricity consumption for 2025, according to recent Eurostat figures. Despite the bloc’s overall progress in renewable energy adoption, Luxembourg’s reliance on renewables for its gross electricity consumption stood at a modest 23.3%, placing it just above Czechia and Malta.
In broader terms, renewable energy sources made up 20.2% of Luxembourg’s gross final energy consumption. This underperformance contrasts with the EU’s average, where renewable energy accounted for 26.2% of gross final energy consumption in 2025, a significant rise from 9.6% in 2004. The European Union has set an ambitious target to boost this figure to 42.5% by the year 2030, reflecting a strong commitment to transitioning towards more sustainable energy sources.
Leading the charge in renewable energy consumption within the EU is Sweden, with an impressive 65.4% of its overall energy consumption derived from renewable sources. Finland and Denmark also rank high in the use of renewables. Meanwhile, Austria excels in renewable electricity, generating over 90% of its electricity from these sustainable sources, setting a benchmark for other nations to follow.
The data highlights the disparities in renewable energy adoption across the EU, with certain countries demonstrating significant progress while others lag behind. Luxembourg’s position near the bottom indicates the challenges it faces in increasing its renewable energy share, despite the clear upward trend seen across the continent.