Supply, transformation and consumption of solid fossil fuels in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Supply, transformation and consumption of solid fossil fuels was 3,718 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Supply, transformation and consumption of solid fossil fuels in United Kingdom, 1990–2019
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2019, supply, transformation and consumption of solid fossil fuels in United Kingdom stood at 3,718. That is the lowest value across all 30 years on record.
That represents a change of down 9.6% on the previous year and down 82.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, supply, transformation and consumption of solid fossil fuels in United Kingdom peaked at 101,074 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 3,718, in 2019.
That places United Kingdom 11th out of 40 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Supply, transformation and consumption of solid fossil fuels in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 99,879 | — |
| 1991 | 101,074 | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 91,571 | -9.4% |
| 1993 | 74,751 | -18.4% |
| 1994 | 55,921 | -25.2% |
| 1995 | 58,634 | +4.9% |
| 1996 | 55,694 | -5.0% |
| 1997 | 54,033 | -3.0% |
| 1998 | 47,063 | -12.9% |
| 1999 | 42,978 | -8.7% |
| 2000 | 37,574 | -12.6% |
| 2001 | 37,638 | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 34,701 | -7.8% |
| 2003 | 32,923 | -5.1% |
| 2004 | 29,355 | -10.8% |
| 2005 | 24,799 | -15.5% |
| 2006 | 23,149 | -6.7% |
| 2007 | 21,422 | -7.5% |
| 2008 | 22,442 | +4.8% |
| 2009 | 21,519 | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 22,322 | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 22,395 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 20,438 | -8.7% |
| 2013 | 16,968 | -17.0% |
| 2014 | 15,707 | -7.4% |
| 2015 | 11,674 | -25.7% |
| 2016 | 5,823 | -50.1% |
| 2017 | 4,675 | -19.7% |
| 2018 | 4,112 | -12.1% |
| 2019 | 3,718 | -9.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 68,160 | 42,978 | 101,074 | 10 |
| 2000s | 28,552 | 21,422 | 37,638 | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,783 | 3,718 | 22,395 | 10 |
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More energy & mining data for United Kingdom
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 3.3% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 5.7% (2025)
- Gas production 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is supply, transformation and consumption of solid fossil fuels in United Kingdom?
- Supply, transformation and consumption of solid fossil fuels in United Kingdom was 3,718 in 2019, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest supply, transformation and consumption of solid fossil fuels recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 101,074 in 1991.
- What is the lowest supply, transformation and consumption of solid fossil fuels recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,718 in 2019.
- How does United Kingdom rank for supply, transformation and consumption of solid fossil fuels?
- United Kingdom ranks 11th out of 40 countries with data for 2019.
- Is supply, transformation and consumption of solid fossil fuels rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Supply, transformation and consumption of solid fossil fuels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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