The data from 2023 shows Greece as the largest consumer of solid fossil fuels in mining and quarrying across Europe, despite a slight decrease of 2.29% from the previous year. Sweden saw a moderate increase of 1.13%, while Germany's consumption declined by 3.36%. Ukraine experienced a significant decrease of 11.72%. Conversely, while the Czech Republic and Serbia both saw increases, Bulgaria's consumption surged dramatically by 86.8%. Austria also experienced notable growth with a 58.08% rise. Poland and the Netherlands experienced sharp declines in fossil fuel consumption for mining and quarrying by 27.11% and 15% respectively.
Future trends to watch include the potential continued decrease in solid fossil fuel use as countries shift towards more sustainable energy sources. The growth in Bulgaria and Austria might indicate infrastructure developments or increased mining activity which could either stabilize or shift as global energy priorities evolve. Attention should be given to regulatory changes and technological advancements in mining and quarrying sectors that push towards greener solutions across Europe.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Final Consumption in Mining and Quarrying by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 1,580 | 2023 | +13.6% | -2.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 1,000 | 2023 | +0.4% | +1.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 653.98 | 2023 | -0.086% | -3.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 606.72 | 2023 | +22.85% | -11.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 75.64 | 2023 | -0.59% | +2.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 58.73 | 2023 | -8.82% | +12.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 29.01 | 2023 | -60.79% | -27.11% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 14.79 | 2023 | +1.08% | -15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 9.38 | 2023 | +3.05% | +10.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 8.71 | 2023 | +0.43% | +0.84% | View data |
