The forecasted inland consumption of hard coal in Italy shows a steady decline from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the actual consumption was slightly higher than the forecasted value of 11.0 million metric tons for 2024. The year-on-year decline from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 2.27%, and from 2025 to 2026 it is around 2.42%. The downward trend continues with a 2.38% decrease from 2026 to 2027 and a 2.44% reduction from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five forecasted years is negative, reflecting a consistent decline in consumption.
Future trends to watch for include potential policy shifts towards renewable energy sources, technological advancements in energy efficiency, and economic factors that could influence energy demand in Italy. Monitoring these areas will help assess whether the declining trend in coal consumption will persist or change.
