In 2023, the European construction sector's consumption of solid fossil fuels has shown significant variance across countries. Poland has the highest consumption at 10.55 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent, despite a notable decrease of 19.05% compared to previous trends. While Hungary experienced a marginal decrease, Luxembourg saw a slight increase of 4.5%. The UK showed a slight decline, while countries like the Czech Republic, Ukraine, and the Netherlands marked double-digit decreases. Kosovo's consumption, on the other hand, increased by 14.73%. Countries like Estonia, Romania, Latvia, and Lithuania experienced modest to significant reductions in consumption.
Forecasts suggest that various factors could shape future trends in the construction sector's fossil fuel consumption, including increased political pressure on carbon neutrality, technological advancements in building materials, and further investments in renewable energies. Such factors are likely to drive a continued decline in solid fossil fuel consumption across most European nations while urging industry adaptation to more sustainable energy practices.
Top countries in Construction Sector Final Consumption of Solid Fossil Fuels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 10.55 | 2023 | -2.74% | -19.05% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 4.27 | 2023 | +3.17% | -0.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Luxembourg | 3.4 | 2023 | -0.9% | +4.5% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 2.9 | 2023 | -1.43% | -1.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 1.69 | 2023 | -20.83% | -13.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ukraine | 1.52 | 2023 | +12.12% | -18.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 0.53 | 2023 | +2.5% | -14.51% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 0.5 | 2023 | +6.33% | -9.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Kosovo | 0.32 | 2023 | +7.8% | +14.73% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 0.25 | 2023 | +21.84% | -13.72% | View data |
