Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Europe
Europe: Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita was 376.84 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Europe, 2010–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Europe stood at 376.84.
The figure is down 22.2% on the previous year and up 93.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Europe peaked at 718.22 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 146.81, in 2020.
That places Europe 3rd out of 37 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 168.7 | — |
| 2011 | 183.02 | +8.5% |
| 2012 | 185.06 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 207.25 | +12.0% |
| 2014 | 195.11 | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 171.02 | -12.3% |
| 2016 | 155.21 | -9.2% |
| 2017 | 151.94 | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 198.32 | +30.5% |
| 2019 | 158.96 | -19.8% |
| 2020 | 146.81 | -7.6% |
| 2021 | 289.52 | +97.2% |
| 2022 | 718.22 | +148.1% |
| 2023 | 484.53 | -32.5% |
| 2024 | 376.84 | -22.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 177.46 | 151.94 | 207.25 | 10 |
| 2020s | 403.18 | 146.81 | 718.22 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Europe
- 1 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 1,735 compare
- 2 Kuwait 1,618 compare
- 3 Qatar 1,532 compare
- 4 Saudi Arabia 1,397 compare
- 5 United Arab Emirates 1,335 compare
- 6 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1,142 compare
More energy & mining data for Europe
- Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt 622,381 (2023)
- Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours 0 (2023)
- Energy intensity level of primary energy 2.7 (2023)
- Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption 16.8% (2023)
- Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and 97.0% (2024)
- International financial flows to developing countries in support of 1,728 (2024)
- Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity 1,217 (2024)
- Proportion of population with access to electricity, by urban/rural 100.0% (2024)
- Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) as a proportion of 1.4% (2024)
- Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) 280.78 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Europe?
- Fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita in Europe was 376.84 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?
- The highest recorded value was 718.22 in 2022.
- What is the lowest fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita recorded in Europe?
- The lowest recorded value was 146.81 in 2020.
- How does Europe rank for fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita?
- Europe ranks 3rd out of 37 groups with data for 2024.
- Is fossil-fuel subsidies (consumption and production) per capita rising or falling in Europe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe 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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