In 2023, the Czech Republic maintained the highest lignite consumption among European countries, despite a 5.54% decrease. Germany followed, with a similar decline of 5.56%. Notable consumption increases were seen in Bosnia and Herzegovina (12.59%), Romania (8.57%), and Kosovo (16.6%). France reduced its lignite use by 9.94%, while Bulgaria saw the largest increase at 25.87%. The Netherlands experienced the steepest decline, down by 33.52%. Variability across the region indicates differing energy policy adaptations.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of tighter emissions regulations, renewable energy adoption rates, and economic growth stability in influencing lignite consumption patterns across Europe.
Top countries in Industry Sector Final Consumption of Lignite by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czech Republic | 785.77 | 2023 | -6.5% | -5.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 474.9 | 2023 | -5.1% | -5.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 408.3 | 2023 | +4.29% | +12.59% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Serbia | 373.1 | 2023 | +0.18% | +1.76% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 204.88 | 2023 | -0.45% | +8.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 119.32 | 2023 | +4.04% | +0.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Kosovo | 75.5 | 2023 | -1.74% | +16.6% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Macedonia | 45.96 | 2023 | -1.72% | +3.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 France | 45.2 | 2023 | -0.17% | -9.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 20.72 | 2023 | +2.06% | +25.87% | View data |
