In 2023, Germany led European surface production of solid fossil fuels, producing 122.84 million metric tons, followed by Poland and Serbia. Germany’s production decreased by 5.87% from the previous year, a significant drop. Poland and Czech Republic also saw declines, with respective decreases of 2.69% and 1.32%. Notably, Greece experienced the steepest decline of 10.9%. Serbia and Bulgaria reported modest increases in production. Over the last 5 years, European production varied, influenced by economic, environmental, and policy factors. Monitoring future policy changes and energy transitions will be critical as Europe potentially shifts towards renewable energy sources.
Top countries in Surface Production of Solid Fossil Fuels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 122,840 | 2023 | -1.56% | -5.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 51,100 | 2023 | -1.18% | -2.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Serbia | 38,370 | 2023 | +2.74% | +0.61% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 36,390 | 2023 | +3.23% | -1.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 30,480 | 2023 | +4.59% | +0.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 21,250 | 2023 | +6.67% | -1.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 20,490 | 2023 | -7.56% | -10.9% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 11,990 | 2023 | +1.42% | -0.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 6,660 | 2023 | -0.7% | -3.36% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Macedonia | 4,080 | 2023 | -4.38% | -3.97% | View data |
