Poland leads in solid fossil fuel consumption in Europe in 2023 at 367.18 thousand terajoules, followed by Germany at 244.78 and Ukraine at 160.26. The UK, France, and the Czech Republic show substantial consumption, but all three countries experienced reductions, with the UK and France observing notable declines of 7.49% and 6.09% respectively. Among smaller consumers, a significant increase in Kosovo (32.05%) stands out. Overall, the region exhibits a downward trend with decreasing consumption in major countries and modest growth in others like Croatia (8.29%).
Looking ahead, the European energy landscape will likely continue to shift away from solid fossil fuels due to increasing regulatory constraints and economic incentives for renewable energy investment. Poland and Germany may face particular pressure to accelerate their transitions, while smaller economies could emerge as testbeds for innovative energy solutions.
Top countries in Availability for Final Consumption of Solid Fossil Fuels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 367,180 | 2023 | -2.08% | -4.67% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 244,780 | 2023 | +9.27% | -0.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ukraine | 160,260 | 2023 | -0.56% | -1.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 62,610 | 2023 | -4.85% | -3.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 59,390 | 2023 | +5.73% | -6.09% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 48,260 | 2023 | -8.86% | -7.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 27,930 | 2023 | -6.13% | -4.9% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 26,080 | 2023 | +1.45% | +2.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 24,440 | 2023 | +2.06% | +1.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 20,470 | 2023 | +10.23% | -4.34% | View data |
