The Czech Republic leads in lignite consumption among European households, significantly outperforming other countries with 46.42 thousand metric tons, even though it declined by 6.97% year-on-year. Romania showed notable growth with an 8.1% increase, juxtaposed against declines in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, and Poland. Among others, Kosovo’s consumption grew modestly while declines were prevalent across most countries. The five-year CAGR indicates an overall diminishing trend across Europe as households gradually shift away from lignite.
Future trends to watch include a continued decrease in lignite consumption as countries increasingly turn to renewable energy sources and policies to reduce carbon emissions influence household energy choices. Monitoring policy changes and renewable energy adoption rates provides insight into future lignite consumption patterns.
Top countries in Households Final Consumption of Lignite Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czech Republic | 46.42 | 2023 | -6.79% | -6.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 14.21 | 2023 | +3.65% | +8.1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Serbia | 13.1 | 2023 | -7.66% | -1.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 12.19 | 2023 | +1.41% | -3.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 9.62 | 2023 | -8.56% | -3.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 9.48 | 2023 | +14.94% | -4.36% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 1.41 | 2023 | -5% | -7.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 1.35 | 2023 | -0.15% | -1.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Kosovo | 0.75 | 2023 | +1.36% | +3.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 0.43 | 2023 | -5.41% | -3.58% | View data |
