The United Kingdom leads European fossil energy final consumption in rail transport with 35.14 thousand terajoules, showing a slight increase of 0.46% in 2023. Germany and Italy follow, with Germany experiencing a 1.19% decline and Italy a 1.09% decrease. Notably, Romania and Bulgaria saw increases of 4.68% and 2.05%, respectively, while Ukraine and Greece faced substantial downturns of 11.48% and 16.39%. Over the last five years, countries experienced varied average annual changes, reflecting diverse energy strategies and rail transport dynamics across Europe.
Looking forward to 2024, potential trends to monitor include the impact of green policies on reducing fossil fuel reliance, the electrification of rail networks, and economic fluctuations influencing rail transport energy consumption. These factors could significantly alter consumption patterns across European nations in the coming years.
Top countries in Fossil Energy Final Consumption in Rail Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 35,140 | 2023 | -0.13% | +0.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 30,370 | 2023 | -3.15% | -1.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 13,390 | 2023 | +2.01% | -1.09% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 12,430 | 2023 | -1.94% | -2.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ukraine | 7,200 | 2023 | -8.05% | -11.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 7,000 | 2023 | -1.06% | -1.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 6,810 | 2023 | +4.69% | +4.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 6,330 | 2023 | +1.67% | -0.93% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 5,900 | 2023 | -11.82% | -7.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 5,790 | 2023 | +2.06% | -1.06% | View data |
