In 2023, Poland led European production of solid fossil fuels, contributing 35.43% of the total. Germany followed with a 21.59% share, while the Czech Republic accounted for 11.09%. Ukraine and Serbia produced 8.36% and 5.87%, respectively. Other notable contributions came from Bulgaria, Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Greece, though their shares remained below 5%. Year-on-year variations indicate declines across most countries, with significant reductions in Greece, Germany, and Ukraine, while Kosovo and Montenegro experienced slight increases. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reveals a general downward trend in the region’s production.
Looking forward to future trends, it is anticipated that many European countries will continue to phase out fossil fuel production in line with climate change commitments and the shift toward renewable energy sources. This could result in further declines in production shares, especially in major producers such as Poland and Germany, while investments in renewable energy infrastructure could potentially increase, shifting the energy landscape across Europe.
Top countries in Production of Solid Fossil Fuels Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 35.43 | 2023 | -3.75% | -3.68% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 21.59 | 2023 | -4.57% | -7.48% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 11.09 | 2023 | +0.019% | -3.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 8.36 | 2023 | -13.33% | -8.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Serbia | 5.87 | 2023 | -1.39% | -0.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 4.5 | 2023 | +4.07% | -0.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 3.26 | 2023 | +2.4% | -2.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2.61 | 2023 | -4.36% | -4.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 1.88 | 2023 | -13.9% | -13.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Kosovo | 1.48 | 2023 | +1.26% | +2.6% | View data |
