Analysis shows that the Czech Republic holds the highest brown coal consumption among European households, significantly surpassing other nations. Romania and Serbia follow, while countries such as Slovenia and Austria report minimal consumption. Over the past year, Romania experienced a notable increase of nearly 8%, while Hungary and Slovakia saw steep declines, with Slovakia decreasing by over 26%. This varied performance reflects differing national policies and energy needs.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of EU environmental regulations aimed at reducing coal dependency and promoting cleaner energy alternatives, which may lead to further reductions in brown coal consumption across European households.
Top countries in Households Final Consumption of Brown Coal by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czech Republic | 924.98 | 2023 | -6.79% | -6.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 297.52 | 2023 | +3.27% | +7.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Serbia | 292.9 | 2023 | -6.22% | -0.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 257.2 | 2023 | +1.41% | -3.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 200 | 2023 | +14.94% | -4.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 145 | 2023 | -21.2% | -9.89% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 52.74 | 2023 | +11.86% | +3.85% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 28.54 | 2023 | -0.15% | -1.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Kosovo | 15.78 | 2023 | +1.37% | +3.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 9 | 2023 | -57.14% | -26.52% | View data |