In 2023, Poland had the highest consumption of solid fossil fuels in agriculture and forestry, dwarfing other countries. However, it experienced a 7.79% decline from the previous year. Notable consumption declines were seen in Austria and Bosnia and Herzegovina, with reductions of 38.39% and 24.29%, respectively. In contrast, Moldova and Macedonia saw increases of 9.06% and 6.52%. Denmark, Estonia, and Hungary had significant reductions in consumption of over 18%. Overall, most countries showed a downward trend in fossil fuel consumption in this sector.
Future trends to watch include the potential for increased adoption of renewable energy resources in agriculture and forestry, driven by environmental policies and technological advances. Additionally, economic factors and governmental incentives might influence further reductions in fossil fuel dependency among European nations.
Top countries in Solid Fossil Fuels Final Consumption in Agriculture and Forestry Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 94.51 | 2023 | -3.09% | -7.79% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 2.02 | 2023 | +1.66% | -3.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bulgaria | 1.51 | 2023 | +0.68% | +1.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 0.73 | 2023 | -7.42% | -5.68% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 0.37 | 2023 | -33.01% | -22.9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 0.36 | 2023 | +1.08% | -0.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Moldova | 0.3 | 2023 | +8.67% | +9.06% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 0.3 | 2023 | +7.77% | -2.38% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 0.24 | 2023 | +2.84% | -0.67% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Macedonia | 0.13 | 2023 | +2.82% | +6.52% | View data |
