The data reveals varying trends in coal support as a percentage of GDP, with Poland and South Africa topping the list at 0.26%. Indonesia saw a significant year-on-year increase of 20.24%, indicating rising coal support, whereas countries like Hungary and Belarus showed notable declines of over 17%. Poland, despite having the highest support level, experienced a 7.45% decrease. The UK and Switzerland observed marked increases of 18.6% and 14.87% respectively, despite relatively low absolute support levels.
Looking forward, it will be essential to monitor the increasing coal support in emerging economies like Indonesia and potential policy shifts in European countries reducing their coal reliance. Attention should also be given to how global policy changes and environmental considerations might affect these patterns in coal support across different regions.
Top countries in Total Support on Coal for All Beneficiaries or Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of GDP | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 0.26 | 2023 | +2.36% | -7.45% | View data |
| 2 | 2 South Africa | 0.26 | 2023 | +1.17% | +4.28% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Indonesia | 0.19 | 2023 | +3.24% | +20.24% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 0.18 | 2023 | 0% | -3.44% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 0.15 | 2023 | -1.91% | -2.86% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 0.14 | 2023 | +3.68% | +1.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 0.12 | 2023 | +8.41% | +10.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 0.11 | 2023 | -0.9% | -1.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 0.061 | 2023 | +5.17% | +18.6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.028 | 2023 | -6.67% | -13.25% | View data |
