In 2023, the United Kingdom led European fossil energy consumption in international aviation, with Germany, France, and Spain following. The largest year-on-year increases in 2023 were noted for Romania, Poland, and Albania, whereas significant declines occurred in Ukraine, Iceland, and Malta. Over the past five years, there were shifts with notable increases in countries such as Portugal and Austria and declines in countries like Norway and Slovenia.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in aviation fuel efficiency, policy impacts on carbon emissions, and the pace of alternative fuel adoption. Economic recovery and tourism trends may further influence country-specific consumption patterns.
Top countries in Fossil Energy Consumption in International Aviation by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 12,450 | 2023 | +0.75% | +0.76% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 10,050 | 2023 | +13.63% | +0.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 6,360 | 2023 | +14.02% | +1.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 5,120 | 2023 | +18.33% | +1.42% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 4,130 | 2023 | +16.49% | +1.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 4,040 | 2023 | +10.68% | -0.084% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 1,750 | 2023 | +8.24% | +0.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 1,640 | 2023 | +21.38% | +3.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 1,290 | 2023 | +22.18% | +5.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Greece | 1,150 | 2023 | +17.11% | +1.17% | View data |
