In 2023, Poland led European solid fossil fuel consumption in commercial and public services with a substantial share of 45.82 gigawatthours, albeit experiencing a slight decline of 0.042%. Significant contractions were observed in Ukraine (-3.74%) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (-16.3%). Notably, Croatia showed remarkable growth with an 88.47% increase. Conversely, the Czech Republic witnessed a 30.28% decline. Moderate declines were registered in France, Serbia, and Bulgaria. Among smaller consumers, Albania recorded a 4.71% growth, whereas Norway showed a 9.12% increase.
Looking ahead, transitioning towards renewable energy and reducing dependency on fossil fuels are expected trends, influenced by environmental policies and technological advances. Monitoring policy shifts and investments in sustainable energy infrastructure across Europe will be crucial to understanding future consumption patterns.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Final Consumption in Commercial and Public Services Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 45.82 | 2023 | -0.61% | -0.042% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 31.17 | 2023 | +2.73% | -3.74% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 7.28 | 2023 | +11.02% | +3.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Lithuania | 2.03 | 2023 | +4.34% | -4.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 1.86 | 2023 | -10.67% | -7.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Serbia | 1.71 | 2023 | +0.0038% | -6.27% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1.53 | 2023 | -30.62% | -16.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Moldova | 1.24 | 2023 | +1.12% | -2.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Kosovo | 0.56 | 2023 | -2.98% | -2.35% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Albania | 0.31 | 2023 | +7.98% | +4.71% | View data |
