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Final energy consumption in the sector of transport
Last update of indicator29.01.2024
Indicator definition
The indicator describes the development of final energy consumption (FEC) in transport compared to the total final energy consumption in the Slovak Republic and the development of FEC of individual fuels, electricity and heat in the sector.
Related policy documents and targets
Greener Slovakia - Strategy of the Environmental Policy of the Slovak Republic until 2030 (The Envirostrategy 2030) (2019)
Energy priorities:
By 2020, criteria for the sustainable use of all renewable resources will be developed. All external costs will be included in energy prices. Legislative and financial support will focus on resources that meet sustainability criteria and do not have negative effects on the environment. At the same time, transparency and public awareness of energy and energy projects will increase. The share of renewable energy sources in production, energy consumption and transport, energy savings and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions will be in accordance with the European and Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan 2021 – 2030
Energy priorities:
By 2020, criteria for the sustainable use of all renewable resources will be developed. All external costs will be included in energy prices. Legislative and financial support will focus on resources that meet sustainability criteria and do not have negative effects on the environment. At the same time, transparency and public awareness of energy and energy projects will increase. The share of renewable energy sources in production, energy consumption and transport, energy savings and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions will be in accordance with the European and Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan 2021 – 2030
Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan 2021 – 2030 (2019)
This plan updates the current Energy policy of 2014.
Strategic goal of the energy policy of the Slovak Republic: to achieve a competitive low-carbon energy industry sector ensuring the secure and efficient supply of all forms of energy at affordable prices, and taking customer protection and sustainable development into account. The Slovak energy policy is significantly influenced by EU goals, at the same time emphasizing the optimal use of domestic energy sources and low-carbon technologies, such as RES and nuclear energy.
Strategic goal of the energy policy of the Slovak Republic: to achieve a competitive low-carbon energy industry sector ensuring the secure and efficient supply of all forms of energy at affordable prices, and taking customer protection and sustainable development into account. The Slovak energy policy is significantly influenced by EU goals, at the same time emphasizing the optimal use of domestic energy sources and low-carbon technologies, such as RES and nuclear energy.
Basic pillars: energy security, energy efficiency, competitiveness and sustainability of energy and its decarbonisation.
National targets for 2030:
Non-ETS greenhouse gas emission reductions (as of 2005): 20%
Total share of RES: 19.2%
RES share in transport: 14%
Energy efficiency: 30.3%
Electrical interconnection: 52%
Non-ETS greenhouse gas emission reductions (as of 2005): 20%
Total share of RES: 19.2%
RES share in transport: 14%
Energy efficiency: 30.3%
Electrical interconnection: 52%
Low-Carbon Development Strategy of the Slovak Republic until 2030 with a View to 2050 (2020)
The strategy aims to provide a comprehensive long-term (30-year) strategic outlook for the transition to a low-carbon economy, which will be completed by achieving climate neutrality by 2050. To achieve this goal, measures have been identified for the energy sector, including additional ones, which should contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 90% compared to 1990 and achieve Slovakia's climate neutrality by 2050.
The decarbonisation scenarios:
Decarbonisation 2: Balanced targets for renewables and energy efficiency
Decarbonisation 3: Focus on renewables policies, with a strong advent of biomass in electricity generation as well as heating and cooling
Decarbonisation 4: Achieving the goal of renewables through electricity, leading to higher penetration of onshore wind farms and solar photovoltaics
The strategy aims to provide a comprehensive long-term (30-year) strategic outlook for the transition to a low-carbon economy, which will be completed by achieving climate neutrality by 2050. To achieve this goal, measures have been identified for the energy sector, including additional ones, which should contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 90% compared to 1990 and achieve Slovakia's climate neutrality by 2050.
The decarbonisation scenarios:
Decarbonisation 2: Balanced targets for renewables and energy efficiency
Decarbonisation 3: Focus on renewables policies, with a strong advent of biomass in electricity generation as well as heating and cooling
Decarbonisation 4: Achieving the goal of renewables through electricity, leading to higher penetration of onshore wind farms and solar photovoltaics
Strategic Transport Development Plan of the Slovak Republic up to 2030 (2017)
Vision for transport sector development up to 2030
A sustainable integrated multimodal transport system that meets society's economic, social and environmental needs and contributes to the full integration of the Slovak Republic into the European Economic Area.
Strategic global objective 3 (SGO 3)
Increase in the competitiveness of transport means in passenger and freight transport (opposites of road transport) by setting the corresponding operational, organisational and infrastructural parameters which will lead to an efficient integrated multimodal transport system supporting the economic and social needs of the Slovak Republic. Increase in the quality of transport planning in the Slovak Republic by definition of the optimal target value of the modal split in the Slovak Republic and specification of steps and tools to achieve it.
Vision for transport sector development up to 2030
A sustainable integrated multimodal transport system that meets society's economic, social and environmental needs and contributes to the full integration of the Slovak Republic into the European Economic Area.
Strategic global objective 3 (SGO 3)
Increase in the competitiveness of transport means in passenger and freight transport (opposites of road transport) by setting the corresponding operational, organisational and infrastructural parameters which will lead to an efficient integrated multimodal transport system supporting the economic and social needs of the Slovak Republic. Increase in the quality of transport planning in the Slovak Republic by definition of the optimal target value of the modal split in the Slovak Republic and specification of steps and tools to achieve it.
Energy Security Strategy of the Slovak Republic (2008)
Main objectives:
Increasing the use of RES, in particular of hydropower, biomass, geothermal energy and solar energy.
Introducing new technologies, innovations and best available techniques in the energy sector.
Increasing the use of RES, in particular of hydropower, biomass, geothermal energy and solar energy.
Introducing new technologies, innovations and best available techniques in the energy sector.
Key question
What is the final energy consumption in the transport sector?Key messages
- The final energy consumption in the transport sector in the monitored period of 2005-2021 grew by 11% despite its fluctuating nature. In 2021, final energy consumption grew by 5.2% year-on-year.
- The share of transport in the final energy consumption in 2021 was 24.9%.
- The final energy consumption of liquid fuels had the biggest share in energy consumption in the sector of transport in the final energy consumption (89%). The share of the final energy consumption of solid fuels, gaseous fuels and electricity was low.
| Change since 2005 | Change since 2015 | Last yeear-on-year change |
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| Final energy consumption in the transport sector increased by 2021. | The final energy consumption in the monitored period of 2015-2021 had a fluctuating character. A more significant increase was recorded from 2017. | A slight year-on-year (2020-2021) increase was recorded. |
Summary assessment
Detailed assessment
The final energy consumption of liquid fuels had the biggest share in energy consumption in the sector of transport in the final energy consumption (89%). The share of the final energy consumption of solid fuels, gaseous fuels and electricity was low.
Road transport has the largest share in the consumption of fuels and electricity in the transport sector, where an increase in the consumption of fuels (automotive gasoline and diesel) can be observed by more than 16% compared to 2010. In 2022, the consumption of gasoline and diesel in road transport represented 88%, electricity and gas consumption was negligible.
Consumption of fuels and electricity in road transport
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Gasoline (thous. l) | Diesel oil (thous. l) | Electricity (MWh) | Gas (thous.m3) |
| 2010 | 7 465 | 458 798 | 75 401 | 20 106 |
| 2015 | 6 023 | 627 567 | 63 424 | 10 710 |
| 2016 | 7 492 | 649 272 | 66 487 | 12 869 |
| 2017 | 6 169 | 631 255 | 65 677 | 11 887 |
| 2018 | 5 630 | 648 735 | 64 700 | 8 960 |
| 2019 | 5 006 | 617 071 | 65 713 | 9 021 |
| 2020 | 4 568 | 546 907 | 60 048 | 8 318 |
| 2021 | 4 570 | 520 578 | 63 978 | 8 102 |
| 2022 | 4 555 | 536 680 | 64 099 | 9 315 |
Source: SO SR
The opposite trend can be observed in rail transport, where in 2022 electricity consumption prevailed - 92%, while diesel consumption represented only 8%. Other types of transport (air and water) contributed minimally to the final consumption of fuel and electricity.
Consumption of fuels and electricity in road transport
| Gasoline (thous. l) | Diesel oil (thous. l) | Electricity (MWh) | Gas (thous.m3) | |
| 2010 | 4 | 36 241 | 449 468 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 35 561 | 480 566 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 43 197 | 470 513 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 38 164 | 468 325 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 40 695 | 485 492 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 38 701 | 477 904 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 34 607 | 410 844 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 38 497 | 468 579 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 40 736 | 453 614 | 0 |
Source: SO SR