The analysis of fossil energy shares in Europe for 2023 highlights Germany as the leading consumer, followed by France and the United Kingdom. Noteworthy is the year-on-year decline across major countries: Germany, the UK, and the Netherlands, each experiencing reduction percentages over 1.3%. Notably, Ukraine marked a significant decrease, reflecting geopolitical impacts. In contrast, countries like Romania, Portugal, and Moldova showed positive growth, with Kosovo experiencing a substantial increase.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts due to energy transition policies aimed at reducing fossil fuel dependency. Nations heavily investing in renewable energy sources might see sharper declines, while others may stabilize or even grow due to internal or external economic factors. Monitoring geopolitical influences and environmental policies in key countries will be crucial.
Top countries in Fossil Energy Available for Final Consumption Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 18.7 | 2023 | -0.93% | -1.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 11.18 | 2023 | +1.65% | -0.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 11.11 | 2023 | -1.17% | -1.53% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 9.98 | 2023 | -0.68% | -1.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 7.35 | 2023 | -0.39% | -0.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 7.34 | 2023 | +3.08% | -0.19% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 5.27 | 2023 | -1.29% | -1.97% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ukraine | 3.63 | 2023 | -5.58% | -4.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3.44 | 2023 | -0.89% | -1.45% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.26 | 2023 | -0.86% | -0.58% | View data |
