Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Europe and Northern America
Europe and Northern America: Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita was 253.15 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Europe and Northern America, 2010–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Europe and Northern America stood at 253.15.
The figure is down 22.1% on the previous year and up 86.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Europe and Northern America peaked at 481.22 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 101.84, in 2020.
That places Europe and Northern America 9th out of 37 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Europe and Northern America, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 120.74 | — |
| 2011 | 128.77 | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 130 | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 144.55 | +11.2% |
| 2014 | 135.6 | -6.2% |
| 2015 | 118.6 | -12.5% |
| 2016 | 107.75 | -9.2% |
| 2017 | 105.45 | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 136.39 | +29.3% |
| 2019 | 109.66 | -19.6% |
| 2020 | 101.84 | -7.1% |
| 2021 | 196.91 | +93.3% |
| 2022 | 481.22 | +144.4% |
| 2023 | 324.76 | -32.5% |
| 2024 | 253.15 | -22.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Europe and Northern America 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +144.4% | 196.91 | 481.22 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 123.75 | 105.45 | 144.55 | 10 |
| 2020s | 271.58 | 101.84 | 481.22 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Europe and Northern America
- 6 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1,142 compare
- 7 Turkmenistan 1,035 compare
- 8 Libya 984.31 compare
- 9 Norway 924.01 compare
- 10 Russian Federation 785.48 compare
- 10 Russia 785.48 compare
- 12 Ireland 738.78 compare
More energy & mining data for Europe and Northern America
- Energy intensity level of primary energy 3.15 (2023)
- Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption 15.2% (2023)
- Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and 98.0% (2024)
- International financial flows to developing countries in support of 1,728 (2024)
- Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity 1,278 (2024)
- Proportion of population with access to electricity, by urban/rural 100.0% (2024)
- Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) as a proportion of 1.3% (2024)
- Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) 286.15 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Europe and Northern America?
- Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Europe and Northern America was 253.15 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita recorded in Europe and Northern America?
- The highest recorded value was 481.22 in 2022.
- What is the lowest fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita recorded in Europe and Northern America?
- The lowest recorded value was 101.84 in 2020.
- How does Europe and Northern America rank for fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita?
- Europe and Northern America ranks 9th out of 37 groups with data for 2024.
- Is fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita rising or falling in Europe and Northern America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 86.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe and Northern America data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita (nominal United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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