Explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Ukraine
Ukraine: Explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels was 5.24 billion constant 2023 US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Ukraine, 2010–2023
Source: International Energy Agency (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2023 US$.
Analysis
Ukraine recorded 5.24 billion constant 2023 US$ for explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in 2023.
The figure is down 71.3% on the previous year and down 64.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Ukraine peaked at 20.16 billion constant 2023 US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 2.90 billion constant 2023 US$, in 2020.
That places Ukraine 22nd out of 48 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Ukraine, year by year
| Year | constant 2023 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.04 billion constant 2023 US$ | — |
| 2011 | 20.16 billion constant 2023 US$ | +11.8% |
| 2012 | 17.35 billion constant 2023 US$ | -13.9% |
| 2013 | 14.69 billion constant 2023 US$ | -15.3% |
| 2014 | 15.04 billion constant 2023 US$ | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 12.36 billion constant 2023 US$ | -17.8% |
| 2016 | 6.17 billion constant 2023 US$ | -50.1% |
| 2017 | 4.87 billion constant 2023 US$ | -21.1% |
| 2018 | 7.15 billion constant 2023 US$ | +46.9% |
| 2019 | 3.32 billion constant 2023 US$ | -53.6% |
| 2020 | 2.90 billion constant 2023 US$ | -12.7% |
| 2021 | 11.32 billion constant 2023 US$ | +290.9% |
| 2022 | 18.29 billion constant 2023 US$ | +61.5% |
| 2023 | 5.24 billion constant 2023 US$ | -71.3% |
Ukraine compared with similar countries
- Ukraine's 5.24 billion constant 2023 US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.24 billion constant 2023 US$, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Ukraine changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +290.9% | 2.90 billion constant 2023 US$ | 11.32 billion constant 2023 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.92 billion constant 2023 US$ | 3.32 billion constant 2023 US$ | 20.16 billion constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.44 billion constant 2023 US$ | 2.90 billion constant 2023 US$ | 18.29 billion constant 2023 US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ukraine
- 19 Malaysia 6.37 billion constant 2023 US$ compare
- 20 Turkmenistan 6.23 billion constant 2023 US$ compare
- 21 Nigeria 5.91 billion constant 2023 US$ compare
- 23 Qatar 5.15 billion constant 2023 US$ compare
- 24 Azerbaijan 5.07 billion constant 2023 US$ compare
- 25 Angola 4.99 billion constant 2023 US$ compare
More energy & mining data for Ukraine
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 4.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 12.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Ukraine?
- Explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Ukraine was 5.24 billion constant 2023 US$ in 2023, according to International Energy Agency (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels recorded in Ukraine?
- The highest recorded value was 20.16 billion constant 2023 US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels recorded in Ukraine?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.90 billion constant 2023 US$ in 2020.
- How does Ukraine rank for explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels?
- Ukraine ranks 22nd out of 48 countries with data for 2023.
- Is explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels rising or falling in Ukraine?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ukraine data come from?
- The figures come from International Energy Agency (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Explicit consumption subsidies for fossil fuels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in living costs between countries.