In 2023, Ukraine led European fossil energy final consumption in mining and quarrying, with Poland and Spain following. Noteworthy changes include significant increases in consumption in Bulgaria, Serbia, Denmark, and Lithuania, with Malta experiencing the largest increase at 42.36%. Conversely, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austria, and Greece saw substantial declines. Germany, a major European economy, also witnessed a slight reduction, indicating potential energy transition efforts.
Looking forward, increased renewable energy adoption, stringent environmental regulations, and global energy crises could decrease fossil energy dependence in mining. Monitoring countries' energy policy adaptations and the EU’s Green Deal initiatives will provide insights into future consumption patterns.
Top countries in Fossil Energy Final Consumption in Mining and Quarrying Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ukraine | 22.53 | 2023 | +2.08% | -2.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 11.43 | 2023 | +1.35% | +0.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 9.95 | 2023 | +1.2% | -0.068% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 6.8 | 2023 | -0.018% | -0.62% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 6.7 | 2023 | -0.13% | -1.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 5.82 | 2023 | +10.29% | -3.53% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 5.7 | 2023 | +1.43% | +0.048% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 3.64 | 2023 | +0.91% | -7.4% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 2.98 | 2023 | +4.15% | -0.043% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 2.93 | 2023 | +0.64% | +8.76% | View data |
