European fossil energy consumption in mining and quarrying varied significantly across countries in 2023. Ukraine leads with the highest consumption, followed by Poland and Spain. The largest increases came from Malta and Ireland, while Bosnia and Herzegovina faced the steepest decline. Energy use in Bulgaria and Serbia also surged, whereas Austria and Germany saw notable decreases. Overall trends suggest a varied landscape with some countries increasing reliance on fossil energy, while others are reducing it.
Future trends to watch include the increased adoption of renewable energy and technology in mining operations, potentially leading to further declines in fossil energy consumption. Economic and policy shifts towards energy efficiency and sustainability could also impact future consumption patterns across Europe.
Top countries in Fossil Energy Final Consumption in Mining and Quarrying by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ukraine | 35,880 | 2023 | +2.6% | -1.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 18,050 | 2023 | +1.58% | +0.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 16,050 | 2023 | +1.91% | +0.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 10,830 | 2023 | +0.62% | -0.36% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 10,310 | 2023 | -0.74% | -2.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 9,370 | 2023 | +11.47% | -3.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 9,060 | 2023 | +1.46% | +0.27% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 5,670 | 2023 | +0.53% | -7.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 5,020 | 2023 | +3.65% | +10.68% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 4,130 | 2023 | +4.87% | +0.078% | View data |
