What is food processing — energy use in Southern Europe?

Food processing — energy use in Southern Europe was 5,468 TJ in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

What is the highest food processing — energy use recorded in Southern Europe?

The highest recorded value was 19,540 TJ in 2017.

What is the lowest food processing — energy use recorded in Southern Europe?

The lowest recorded value was 195 TJ in 1992.

How does Southern Europe rank for food processing — energy use?

Southern Europe ranks 16th out of 17 groups with data for 2023.

Is food processing — energy use rising or falling in Southern Europe?

Over the last ten years it is down 62.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Southern Europe data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Food Processing — Energy Use (Heat). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Food Processing — Energy Use in Southern Europe

Name: Food Processing — Energy Use in Southern Europe
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Southern Europe: Food Processing — Energy Use was 5,468 TJ in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

5,468 TJ

Change on year

unchanged

Rank

16th

of 17 groups

All-time high

19,540 TJ

in 2017

All-time low

195 TJ

in 1992

Years of data

1992–2023

Food Processing — Energy Use in Southern Europe, 1992–2023

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for food processing — energy use in Southern Europe is 5,468 TJ, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 62.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, food processing — energy use in Southern Europe peaked at 19,540 TJ in 2017 and was at its lowest, 195 TJ, in 1992.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1990s	464.88 TJ	195 TJ	862 TJ	8
2000s	8,250 TJ	840 TJ	14,643 TJ	10
2010s	16,532 TJ	10,925 TJ	19,540 TJ	10
2020s	8,527 TJ	5,468 TJ	17,518 TJ	4

Countries ranked near Southern Europe

13 Uzbekistan 2,214 TJ compare
14 Serbia 1,594 TJ compare
15 Republic of Moldova 1,519 TJ compare
16 Austria 1,409 TJ compare
17 Belgium 1,407 TJ compare
18 Denmark 1,216 TJ compare
19 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 1,153 TJ compare

See the full ranking of 55 places →

More climate change data for Southern Europe

Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) — FAO TIER 1 85,169 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) — FAO 19,644 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) — FAO 65,525 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (N2O) — FAO TIER 1 74.13 kt (2050)
Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CH4) — FAO TIER 1 2,340 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) — FAO TIER 1 25,694 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) — FAO TIER 1 19,773 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) — FAO TIER 1 5,921 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (N2O) — FAO TIER 1 74.62 kt (2050)
Emissions from crops — Emissions (CH4) — FAO TIER 1 211.47 kt (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is food processing — energy use in Southern Europe?: Food processing — energy use in Southern Europe was 5,468 TJ in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest food processing — energy use recorded in Southern Europe?: The highest recorded value was 19,540 TJ in 2017.
What is the lowest food processing — energy use recorded in Southern Europe?: The lowest recorded value was 195 TJ in 1992.
How does Southern Europe rank for food processing — energy use?: Southern Europe ranks 16th out of 17 groups with data for 2023.
Is food processing — energy use rising or falling in Southern Europe?: Over the last ten years it is down 62.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Europe data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Food Processing — Energy Use (Heat). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Food Processing — Energy Use (Heat)
Unit: TJ
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 55 places, 1,461 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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