The European mining and quarrying sector shows diverse trends in final consumption of solid fossil fuels. Notably, Greece leads this with 1.58 thousand gigawatt-hours despite a 2.29% decline in 2023. Sweden and Germany also show significant consumption levels, with Sweden increasing by 1.13% and Germany decreasing by 3.36% within the same period. Smaller consumers like Bulgaria and Austria have experienced large growth rates of 86.8% and 58.08%, respectively. Conversely, Poland saw a significant reduction of 27.11%.
Looking to the future, the European mining and quarrying sector may pivot towards energy diversification and environmental considerations, potentially reducing overall reliance on solid fossil fuels. Trends to watch include further technological advances, policy shifts favoring green energy, and economic pressures that could affect consumption levels across countries differently.
Top countries in Mining and Quarrying Sector Final Consumption of Solid Fossil Fuels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 1,580 | 2023 | +13.6% | -2.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Sweden | 1,000 | 2023 | +0.4% | +1.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 653.98 | 2023 | -0.086% | -3.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 606.72 | 2023 | +22.85% | -11.72% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 75.64 | 2023 | -0.59% | +2.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 58.73 | 2023 | -8.25% | +12.7% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 29.01 | 2023 | -60.79% | -27.11% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 14.79 | 2023 | +1.08% | -15% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Serbia | 9.39 | 2023 | +3.04% | +10.18% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 8.71 | 2023 | +0.43% | +0.84% | View data |
