As of 2024, Slovakia shows the highest support for coal-based electricity at 0.17% of GDP. Finland and Portugal follow with 0.13% and 0.12%, respectively. Emerging markets like Indonesia also reveal notable figures, while Germany and Italy show declining trends. South Africa is seeing significant growth in support, unlike Brazil and Hungary, which are markedly decreasing. Notably, Sweden has eliminated coal support, while France exhibits a surprising increase. Over the last five years, coal support is generally declining, with some exceptions due to geographic and economic factors.
Future trends to watch include the ongoing global transition toward renewable energy solutions, influencing coal support reductions. Areas of interest continue to be technological innovations in clean energy, potential policy shifts in major coal-supporting nations due to climate commitments, and economic impacts in regions heavily reliant on coal. Tracking geopolitical influences and global economic shifts will also provide insight into how coal support trends might evolve.
Top countries in Total Support on Coal for Electricity Generation by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of GDP | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Slovakia | 0.17 | 2023 | +0.57% | -3.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 0.13 | 2023 | +3.28% | +0.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 0.12 | 2023 | +8.41% | +10.95% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Indonesia | 0.086 | 2023 | 0% | +2.77% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 0.043 | 2023 | -8.51% | -8.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 0.023 | 2023 | +4.55% | +8.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Africa | 0.018 | 2023 | 0% | +10.35% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Brazil | 0.01 | 2023 | 0% | -8.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 0.005 | 2023 | 0% | -14.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 0.002 | 2023 | +100% | +14.87% | View data |
