The 2023 data reveals that Poland leads European households' final consumption of solid fossil fuels with 62.69 thousand metric tons, though it faced a 6.43% decline. The Czech Republic follows at a distant second, with 11.18 thousand metric tons, also experiencing a 6.36% decrease. Notable year-on-year reductions include Germany (-11.08%) and the United Kingdom (-8.85%). Conversely, Romania increased by 7.11% and Latvia by 9.95%. In the broader context over the last five years, consumption trends show a general decrease in major countries, aligning with European energy transition efforts away from fossil fuels.
Future trends to watch include continued fluctuations due to ongoing energy policies favoring renewable energy. The transition will likely proceed unevenly across countries, with Eastern European nations potentially maintaining higher consumption levels short-term due to economic and structural dependencies. Monitoring policy-driven changes and technological advancements in renewable energy will be key. Additionally, geopolitical factors affecting energy security may also influence these consumption trends substantively.
Top countries in Households Final Consumption of Solid Fossil Fuels Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 62.69 | 2023 | -4.54% | -6.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 11.18 | 2023 | -5.21% | -6.36% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Serbia | 4.96 | 2023 | -2.09% | -1.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 4.36 | 2023 | -12.54% | -11.08% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 4 | 2023 | -9.66% | -8.85% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 2.4 | 2023 | +1.89% | +7.11% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2.16 | 2023 | +1.41% | -3.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 1.91 | 2023 | -3.09% | -4.8% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 1.44 | 2023 | -11.59% | -4.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 1.23 | 2023 | -18.78% | -12.09% | View data |
