In 2023, Poland led in the European households' consumption of solid fossil fuels with 69.46 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent, despite a 5.26% decline from the previous year. The Czech Republic, United Kingdom, and Germany followed, all also seeing declines in consumption. Slovakia and Romania showed notable increases, with Slovakia seeing a 12.59% rise and Romania a 6.42% increase. France exhibited the most significant decrease at 27.15%. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate across these countries has generally leaned negative, indicating a downward trend in solid fossil fuel consumption among European households.
Future trends to watch involve a continued decline in the consumption of solid fossil fuels as European countries advance renewable energy initiatives and integrate sustainability targets. Policy adaptations toward reduced carbon footprints are expected to drive further decreases, particularly in Western European countries. The rise of alternative energy sources and potential regulatory shifts could accelerate these declines across the region.
Top countries in Households Final Consumption of Solid Fossil Fuels Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 69.46 | 2023 | -2.18% | -5.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 8.65 | 2023 | -4.19% | -5.75% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 4.63 | 2023 | -9.98% | -8.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 3.67 | 2023 | -13.77% | -12.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 2.65 | 2023 | -0.049% | -1.28% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Serbia | 2.54 | 2023 | -3.76% | -3.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 1.42 | 2023 | -17.89% | -3.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 0.99 | 2023 | -2.53% | -1.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0.92 | 2023 | +1.23% | -4.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 0.81 | 2023 | -0.13% | +12.59% | View data |
