Charcoal — Energy consumption in European Union (27)

European Union (27): Charcoal — Energy consumption was 15,014 TJ in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
15,014 TJ
Change on year
down 8.8%
Rank
24th
of 35 groups
All-time high
21,235 TJ
in 2018
All-time low
3,195 TJ
in 1998
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Charcoal — Energy consumption in European Union (27), 1990–2024

5.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k1990200720241990: 5.2k TJ1991: 3.5k TJ1992: 3.8k TJ1993: 4.0k TJ1994: 4.5k TJ1995: 4.3k TJ1996: 4.3k TJ1997: 4.6k TJ1998: 3.2k TJ1999: 3.5k TJ2000: 4.6k TJ2001: 4.3k TJ2002: 3.9k TJ2003: 8.5k TJ2004: 8.9k TJ2005: 9.0k TJ2006: 9.6k TJ2007: 13.3k TJ2008: 12.1k TJ2009: 15.0k TJ2010: 14.6k TJ2011: 18.2k TJ2012: 20.3k TJ2013: 19.5k TJ2014: 19.4k TJ2015: 19.7k TJ2016: 18.3k TJ2017: 19.0k TJ2018: 21.2k TJ2019: 19.2k TJ2020: 18.3k TJ2021: 17.8k TJ2022: 16.2k TJ2023: 16.5k TJ2024: 15.0k TJ

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in TJ.

Analysis

In 2024, charcoal — energy consumption in European Union (27) stood at 15,014 TJ.

The figure is down 8.8% on the previous year and down 22.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, charcoal — energy consumption in European Union (27) peaked at 21,235 TJ in 2018 and was at its lowest, 3,195 TJ, in 1998.

That places European Union (27) 24th out of 35 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 4,071 TJ 3,195 TJ 5,162 TJ 10
2000s 8,926 TJ 3,890 TJ 15,040 TJ 10
2010s 18,947 TJ 14,624 TJ 21,235 TJ 10
2020s 16,753 TJ 15,014 TJ 18,327 TJ 5

Countries ranked near European Union (27)

  1. 21 Haiti 35,118 TJ compare
  2. 22 Madagascar 31,565 TJ compare
  3. 23 Egypt 29,058 TJ compare
  4. 24 Thailand 27,258 TJ compare
  5. 25 Burkina Faso 27,022 TJ compare
  6. 26 Indonesia 25,144 TJ compare
  7. 27 Togo 23,669 TJ compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is charcoal — energy consumption in European Union (27)?
Charcoal — energy consumption in European Union (27) was 15,014 TJ in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest charcoal — energy consumption recorded in European Union (27)?
The highest recorded value was 21,235 TJ in 2018.
What is the lowest charcoal — energy consumption recorded in European Union (27)?
The lowest recorded value was 3,195 TJ in 1998.
How does European Union (27) rank for charcoal — energy consumption?
European Union (27) ranks 24th out of 35 groups with data for 2024.
Is charcoal — energy consumption rising or falling in European Union (27)?
Over the last ten years it is down 22.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this European Union (27) data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Charcoal — Energy consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Charcoal — Energy consumption
Unit
TJ
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
229 places, 7,041 data points, 1990–2024
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The FAOSTAT domain Bioenergy contains data on bioenergy use and bioenergy production, covering the following items: i) animal waste, ii) bagasse, iii) bio jet kerosene, iv) biodiesel, v) biogases, vi) biogasoline, vii) black liquor, viii) charcoal, ix) fuelwood, x) other liquid biofuels, xi) other vegetal material and residues.