European households' final consumption of solid fossil fuels shows significant disparity across countries. Poland leads with the highest consumption, while Slovenia records negligible usage. Germany and the United Kingdom, although major economies, reflect a strong downtrend, with Germany experiencing a notable decrease of over 12% year-on-year, and the UK around 9%. Slovakia and Romania buck the trend with over 12% and 6% growth, respectively. Factors such as economic conditions, energy policies, and resource availability likely influence these variations.
Future trends to watch include:
- The ongoing transition towards renewable energy sources potentially reducing solid fossil fuel reliance across Europe, contributing to further declines.
- Policy impacts, including carbon taxes and subsidies for cleaner energy, may accelerate the shift away from solid fossil fuels.
- Technological advancements in heating and energy efficiency also have potential to reduce household fossil fuel consumption.
Top countries in Households Final Consumption of Solid Fossil Fuels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 4,700 | 2023 | -2.18% | -5.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 584.92 | 2023 | -4.19% | -5.75% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 313.16 | 2023 | -9.98% | -8.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 248.44 | 2023 | -13.77% | -12.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 179.3 | 2023 | -0.049% | -1.28% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Serbia | 171.59 | 2023 | -3.76% | -3.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 95.98 | 2023 | -17.89% | -3.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 66.96 | 2023 | -2.53% | -1.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 62.31 | 2023 | +1.23% | -4.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 54.98 | 2023 | -0.13% | +12.59% | View data |
