In 2023, Germany led European lignite production with 298.5 thousand GWh despite a 6.53% year-on-year decrease. The Czech Republic, Poland, and Serbia followed, with year-on-year changes of -2.27%, -2.66%, and -0.44%, respectively. Notable growth was seen in Kosovo with a 3.22% increase, while Hungary and Greece saw significant declines of 10.79% and 13.53%.
Future trends to watch include policy shifts impacting lignite due to climate targets, potential production fluctuations based on energy demands, and technology advancements in cleaner energy sources, influencing Europe's energy landscape.
Top countries in Lignite Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 298,500 | 2023 | -1.95% | -6.53% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 122,460 | 2023 | +1.44% | -2.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 114,580 | 2023 | -1.04% | -2.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 75,180 | 2023 | -1.39% | -0.44% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 60,520 | 2023 | +4.72% | +0.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 44,220 | 2023 | +5.57% | -1.09% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 33,850 | 2023 | -3.38% | -4.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 24,030 | 2023 | -13.9% | -13.53% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Kosovo | 19,460 | 2023 | +2.45% | +3.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Macedonia | 8,860 | 2023 | +0.55% | -0.97% | View data |
