In 2024, Poland leads Europe in the final consumption of solid fossil fuels, with a relatively high consumption rate despite a decline of 5.46% from the previous year. Ukraine and Germany are also major consumers, though both recorded declines of 3.86% and 3.66%, respectively. Noticeable reductions were seen in Italy and Greece with double-digit declines. Meanwhile, countries like Romania and Croatia have bucked the trend, showing increases in consumption.
Future trends to consider include policy changes favoring renewable energy sources, which could further decrease solid fossil fuel consumption across Europe. Technological advancements and international agreements on climate change will likely drive further declines in solid fossil fuel reliance.
Top countries in Final Consumption of Solid Fossil Fuels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 14,040 | 2023 | -3.42% | -5.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 6,760 | 2023 | -2.6% | -3.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 6,230 | 2023 | -4.2% | -3.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 3,160 | 2023 | -4.98% | -5.05% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 1,870 | 2023 | -7.84% | -7.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 1,790 | 2023 | +6.47% | +6.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 1,650 | 2023 | -4.12% | -6.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 1,230 | 2023 | -3.77% | -2.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 1,230 | 2023 | +2.36% | -0.72% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 926.7 | 2023 | -0.018% | +1.42% | View data |
