In 2023, Serbia and the Czech Republic were the leading consumers of lignite in their commercial and public services sectors, while France had the smallest usage. Year-on-year analysis shows Croatia recorded the highest increase in consumption at 83.54%, while Bosnia and Herzegovina saw a sharp decline of 27.7%. Significant growth was also seen in Macedonia, contrasting with declines in Montenegro and Romania.
Looking ahead, the European lignite consumption landscape may be shaped by environmental policies, technological advancements in energy efficiency, and shifts toward renewable energy sources. Countries with declining trends might explore alternative sustainable energy to reduce their dependence on lignite.
Top countries in Lignite Final Consumption in Commercial and Public Services by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Serbia | 21.46 | 2023 | +2.16% | -5.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 16.2 | 2023 | +4.29% | +8.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 9.76 | 2023 | -58.24% | -27.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Kosovo | 8.11 | 2023 | +1.45% | -0.62% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 5.33 | 2023 | +16.34% | +2.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 4.32 | 2023 | -11.04% | -1.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 2.98 | 2023 | +2.48% | -3.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Montenegro | 1.11 | 2023 | +3.16% | -9.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Macedonia | 1.08 | 2023 | -6.31% | +7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 0.85 | 2023 | -0.47% | +83.54% | View data |
