The European fossil energy consumption in agriculture and forestry varies significantly across countries, with the Netherlands, Poland, and France being the largest consumers. Recent trends show a year-on-year decrease in some major consumers like the Netherlands and Poland, while Germany and Spain have seen notable increases. In contrast, smaller markets such as Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced substantial growth in their consumption shares.
Over the last five years, the changes in consumption have generally been mild, reflecting stable but diverse energy usage patterns across Europe. Some countries such as Denmark and Estonia have seen declines, whereas smaller nations like Cyprus and Kosovo are exhibiting growth, suggesting differing energy efficiency and policy adaptations.
Future trends to watch include increased investment in sustainable energy practices, the impact of EU climate policies, and the potential rise in renewable energy adoption, which may alter fossil energy consumption patterns in agriculture and forestry significantly in the long-term.
Top countries in Fossil Energy Final Consumption in Agriculture and Forestry Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 12.27 | 2023 | -0.71% | -1.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 12.09 | 2023 | -0.42% | -1.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 12.01 | 2023 | -0.32% | +0.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 11.29 | 2023 | +5.59% | +4.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 9.71 | 2023 | -0.028% | -0.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 9.4 | 2023 | +1.25% | +2.77% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ukraine | 6.24 | 2023 | +2.63% | +0.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 3.94 | 2023 | +1.72% | +2.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 2.83 | 2023 | +0.26% | +1.84% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.25 | 2023 | +0.89% | +1.62% | View data |
