In 2023, Poland overwhelmingly dominated Europe's household consumption of solid fossil fuels, holding a share of 68.81 Terajoules, while the Czech Republic and the UK stood at 8.96 and 4.8 respectively. Germany and Serbia followed, with noticeable declines at -12.79% and -3.73%. The year-on-year changes highlighted significant reductions in the UK, Germany, and Belgium at -8.94%, -12.79%, and -13.48% respectively. Notable increases were seen in Slovakia at 13.58% and Romania at 6.41%, indicating a shifting pattern in fossil fuel dependence for heating purposes.
In the coming years, continued policy shifts towards renewable energy and increasing carbon taxes are expected to further drive down solid fossil fuel consumption. Attention should be paid to developments in energy efficiency technologies and potential geopolitical influences on fuel supply that may affect consumption patterns across European households.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Final Consumption by Households Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 68.81 | 2023 | -4.1% | -6.1% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 8.96 | 2023 | -4.19% | -5.75% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 4.8 | 2023 | -9.98% | -8.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 3.8 | 2023 | -13.77% | -12.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Serbia | 2.84 | 2023 | -3.71% | -3.73% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 2.11 | 2023 | -5.68% | -6.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 1.69 | 2023 | -11.15% | -0.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0.89 | 2023 | -2.02% | -5.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 0.87 | 2023 | +1.97% | +13.58% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 0.8 | 2023 | -14.54% | -11.37% | View data |
