The final consumption of lignite by households varied notably across European countries in 2023, with the Czech Republic leading at 59.41 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent. This was followed by Hungary at 14.01 and Serbia at 11.27. Notable declines were recorded in the Czech Republic and Poland, with decreases of 5.84% and 5.6%, respectively. Romania showed an increase of 5.54%, while smaller nations like Bulgaria experienced significant drops. Over the past five years, trends suggest a shrinking consumption rate, indicating a gradual transition away from lignite.
Looking ahead, the consumption of lignite by households is expected to decline further as European countries transition towards renewable energy. This will likely be driven by environmental policies, increased energy efficiency, and the rising affordability and accessibility of alternative energy sources.
Top countries in Lignite Final Consumption by Households Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czech Republic | 59.41 | 2023 | -5.76% | -5.84% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 14.01 | 2023 | +5.8% | +1.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Serbia | 11.27 | 2023 | -5.26% | -0.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 10.64 | 2023 | +1.23% | -4.07% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 7.65 | 2023 | +14.07% | -5.6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 7.12 | 2023 | +0.79% | +5.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 1.58 | 2023 | -4.87% | -4.26% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 0.51 | 2023 | -3.29% | -3.77% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Kosovo | 0.5 | 2023 | +1.38% | +3.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 0.45 | 2023 | +1.05% | +0.26% | View data |
