In 2024, Poland led Europe with 8.77 million tonnes of oil equivalent in solid fossil fuels consumption, closely followed by Germany at 5.85 and Ukraine at 3.83. Most countries witnessed declines over the past year; Poland and the UK saw significant decreases of 5.29% and 7.49%, respectively. Noteworthy growth was observed in Kosovo and Cyprus at 32.01% and 9.8%. The five-year CAGR shows a stagnant to declining trend across the region, except in few countries showing resilience.
Future trends to watch include the potential shift towards cleaner energy alternatives as countries strive to meet environmental targets. Countries with increasing fossil fuel consumption might face pressure to adapt policy changes to curb emissions.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Available for Final Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 8,770 | 2023 | -3.45% | -5.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 5,850 | 2023 | +9.27% | -0.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ukraine | 3,830 | 2023 | -0.56% | -1.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 1,500 | 2023 | -4.85% | -3.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 1,410 | 2023 | +6.77% | -5.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 1,150 | 2023 | -8.86% | -7.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 649.01 | 2023 | -1.52% | -3.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 617.72 | 2023 | +1.12% | +2.28% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 578.83 | 2023 | +2.25% | +1.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 505.18 | 2023 | -0.38% | -2.82% | View data |