The United Kingdom leads in European fossil energy consumption for international aviation, followed by Germany and France. From 2023 to 2024, most countries show positive consumption trends, with Portugal and Poland experiencing the highest growth. In contrast, Iceland, Ukraine, and other smaller nations like Slovenia face declines, attributed to diverse economic and operational factors. The past five years saw varied growth patterns, with notable increases in countries like Albania and structural declines in others like Bulgaria.
Future trends to watch for include increased adoption of sustainable aviation fuels, regulatory influences targeting emissions reduction, and technological advancements reshaping energy consumption in the aviation sector.
Top countries in Fossil Energy Consumption in International Aviation by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 521,160 | 2023 | +0.75% | +0.76% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 420,710 | 2023 | +13.63% | +0.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 266,830 | 2023 | +14.5% | +1.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 214,420 | 2023 | +18.33% | +1.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 172,850 | 2023 | +16.49% | +1.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 169,330 | 2023 | +10.68% | -0.084% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 74,740 | 2023 | +8.76% | +1.15% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 68,590 | 2023 | +21.35% | +3.73% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 54,590 | 2023 | +22.97% | +5.31% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 48,340 | 2023 | +17.11% | +1.17% | View data |
