In 2023, Poland led European solid fossil fuel production, followed by Germany and the Czech Republic. Year-over-year, most countries have experienced declines, with Germany and Greece showing significant reductions of 8.91% and 13.53% respectively. Poland's production also fell by 3.51%. In contrast, Kosovo and Montenegro witnessed slight increases. The overall trend highlights a gradual reduction in solid fossil fuel production across Europe, with a declining Compound Annual Growth Rate over the past five years.
Future trends to watch include continued shifts towards renewable energy sources, regulatory changes impacting fossil fuel industries, and technological advancements in energy production that could alter current dynamics and dependencies on solid fossil fuels.
Top countries in Production of Solid Fossil Fuels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 1,645,800 | 2023 | -3.32% | -3.51% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 994,100 | 2023 | -7.35% | -8.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 495,850 | 2023 | -1.29% | -4.07% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 384,990 | 2023 | -13.33% | -8.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Serbia | 269,980 | 2023 | -1.42% | -0.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 205,030 | 2023 | +3.69% | -0.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 146,680 | 2023 | +1.21% | -2.7% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 117,550 | 2023 | -5.27% | -5.16% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 86,520 | 2023 | -13.9% | -13.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Kosovo | 70,040 | 2023 | +2.45% | +3.22% | View data |
