In 2023, Germany topped the European fossil energy consumption with 9.4516 million terajoules, followed by the UK, France, and Italy. Among declines, Ukraine and Norway experienced the steepest drops at over 4% YoY, indicative of broader regional shifts towards renewable energy. Notably, Kosovo and Macedonia showed positive growth, hinting at increasing energy demands or changing energy policies. Recent analysis highlights Austria, Luxembourg, and Malta as exceptions with marginal positive consumption adjustments.
Future trends to watch include intensified shifts to renewables, potential geopolitical influences on energy imports, and evolving European policies aimed at reducing fossil dependency to meet stricter climate goals. These factors could reshape future energy landscapes, significantly impacting gross inland consumption patterns across Europe.
Top countries in Fossil Energy Gross Inland Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 9,451,600 | 2023 | -1.2% | -2.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 5,663,600 | 2023 | -1.99% | -2.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 5,101,200 | 2023 | +2.2% | -0.3% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 5,057,900 | 2023 | +0.67% | -0.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 3,982,400 | 2023 | -0.68% | -0.52% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 3,835,900 | 2023 | +2.74% | -1.14% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 2,618,800 | 2023 | -1.81% | -2.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ukraine | 2,253,200 | 2023 | -4.6% | -4.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 1,617,500 | 2023 | -1.07% | -1.77% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1,200,800 | 2023 | -1.58% | -2.26% | View data |
