In 2023, Germany led Europe in gross heat production from fossil energy, followed by Ukraine and Poland. Key increases were seen in Italy, which grew by 1.16%, and Iceland, soaring by 11.38%. Meanwhile, Romania and Lithuania experienced significant declines, falling by 17.61% and 35.06%, respectively. Denmark's production also sharply decreased by 8.73%. Stability with slight variations characterized major countries like France and the United Kingdom, with minimal growth.
Future trends to monitor include potential shifts towards renewable energy, impacting fossil fuel dependency in heating, and regulatory changes that may expedite transitions in energy portfolios across Europe.
Top countries in Gross Heat Production from Fossil Energy by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 7,840 | 2023 | -1.28% | -3.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 7,570 | 2023 | -2.89% | -1.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 6,100 | 2023 | -1.3% | -1.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 4,800 | 2023 | +2.24% | +1.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 2,250 | 2023 | -1.63% | -2.34% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 2,140 | 2023 | +0.81% | +0.86% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 1,980 | 2023 | +1% | -2.9% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 1,800 | 2023 | -1.01% | -2.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 1,490 | 2023 | +0.57% | +0.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1,030 | 2023 | -0.33% | -0.47% | View data |