Eurostat report on 2024 EU and Cyprus energy production and import dependency

According to the 2026 edition of Eurostat's Energy in Europe report, Cyprus recorded the highest dependency on oil imports in the European Union in 2024, with 96% of its energy imports consisting of petroleum products. Crude oil and petroleum products accounted for 86% of the energy available on the island, while renewable sources provided 96% of domestic energy production. The EU’s overall energy import dependency stood at 57% in 2024, with individual member state dependency rates varying significantly from 5% in Estonia to 98% in Malta. Across the bloc, energy supply was comprised of 43% domestic production and 57% imports. The EU energy mix was led by crude oil and petroleum products at 38%, followed by natural gas at 21%, renewables at 20%, nuclear energy at 12%, and solid fuels at 10%. Within the EU, renewables were the primary source of domestic energy production at 48%, followed by nuclear power at 28%. Sources present conflicting figures regarding the total energy import dependency for Cyprus, with reports stating either 88% or 86%.