The commercial and public services final consumption of hard coal in Norway for 2023 stood at 140.0 metric tons. From the forecasted data, consumption is expected to increase to 150.0 metric tons in 2024 and further to 160.0 metric tons in 2025, remaining stable through 2027, before reaching 170.0 metric tons in 2028. The year-on-year variations indicate a 7.14% increase from 2023 to 2024, and a subsequent 6.67% rise from 2024 to 2025. The CAGR for the period from 2023 to 2028 shows an average annual increase of 4.04%.
Future trends to watch for include the potential impact of stricter environmental regulations on coal consumption, advancements in renewable energy technologies, and possible shifts towards more sustainable energy sources which could significantly alter the long-term forecasted trends for coal consumption in Norway.